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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Civil rights -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Culture, Civil Rights, Health and Personnel Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4650-09
Abstract

Records from Nick Licata's tenure as committee chair.

Dates: 2008-2009

Bruce Harrell Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4632-02
Abstract

Records from Harrell's office during his tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2006-2019; Majority of material found within 2008-2019

Lisa Herbold Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4635-02
Abstract

Records from Lisa Herbold's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2003-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023

Michael Hildt Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4636-02
Abstract

Records documenting Michael Hildt's work on the Seattle City Council from 1978-1985; records address issues such as conservation and desegregation and include information on Hildt's work with the Pike Place Market and his work with various committees, including the Energy Committee and Urban Development and Housing Committee.

Dates: 1978-1985

Kshama Sawant Posters and Flyers

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4679-07
Abstract

Posters promoting causes including rent control, labor rights, $15 minimum wage, a caste discrimination ban, and progressive taxation.

Dates: 2014-2023

Mike McGinn Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5246-01
Abstract

Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials relating to City programs and services during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.

Dates: 2010 - 2013

Judy Nicastro Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 4661-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes relating to issues before the City Council during Nicastro's four-year tenure on the Seattle City Council and reflecting her interests and activities while on the Council. Subjects include civil rights, economic development, education, City finance and budget, housing, land use, urban development, interdepartmental affairs, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, public safety, health and social services, technology, transportation, and public...
Dates: 1999-2003

Jane Noland Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4663-02
Abstract

Records from Jane Noland's tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 1983-1997

Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4632-05
Scope and Contents Note

Reports, public statements, and printed presentations relating to the work of the committee. Major issues include cable franchise options, Police Department accountability, and workplace equality.

Dates: 2012-2015

Race and Social Justice Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5756-09
Abstract

Records relating to race and social justice projects funded by the Neighborhood Matching Fund.

Dates: 2003-2005

Fire Marshal Subject Files

 Series — Box 9
Identifier: 2810-08
Abstract

Records from the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Dates: 1951-1993; 1964-1979

Seattle Gay News

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9905-06
Abstract

Selected copies of the local weekly newspaper.

Dates: 1978-2015

Office for Civil Rights Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 3800-01
Abstract

Records of an office that promotes equal rights, equal opportunity and freedom from illegal discrimination.

Dates: 1978-2005; 2009-2017

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

Heidi Wills Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4695-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Heidi Wills and her Legislative Assistants, Josh Belzman, and Jo Chavira-Bash. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2000-2003