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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Woodland Park Zoo

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Woodland Park Zoo Brochures and Publications

 Series
Identifier: 8600-02
Scope and Contents note

Brochures, flyers, guides, and event schedules from the zoo. Also includes some zoo postcards, maps, and ephemera.

Dates: 1930-2004

David Della Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4622-02
Scope and Contents note The Subject Files of David Della contain records to his tenure as a member of Seattle City Council. The largest quantity of records relate to Parks, specifically the Woodland Park Zoo and its long-range plans and issues surrounding the parking garage, and the development of Warren Magnuson Park. Other issues addressed in his records include alternatives for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the performance of Seattle City Light. Della was chair of the Parks, Neighborhoods, and Education Committee...
Dates: 2002-2007

Department of Parks and Recreation Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-H6
Scope and Contents note Included with the early reports are board of Parks Commissioners reports. Progress in various parks throughout the city is recorded as well as suggestions for further improvements. The 1909 report is one of the first to be published and includes photographs, a description of each park, and a report by the first supervisor of playgrounds. Later reports include maps. The 1930 report covers the years 1923 to 1930 and includes a history of the Parks Department and a list of Park Commissioners....
Dates: 1894-2024

Forward Thrust Photograph Collection

 Series
Identifier: 5804-04
Abstract

Visual materials related to Forward Thrust planning and projects.

Dates: 1963-1977

Department of Parks and Recreation Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-10
Scope and Contents note

Photographic prints, negatives, and slides related to parks, activities in parks, and Parks Department personnel.Images are arranged alphabetically by subject and are a mix of prints, negatives and slides. Some are undated. Ninety-three images are digitized and available online.

Dates: 1948-1992; 1967-1977

Laurel Mercury Slide Collection

 File
Identifier: 5801-10
Abstract

Slides of photos taken by Laurel Mercury depicting Seattle landmarks.

Dates: 1996-2007

Murray Electronic Office Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5257-05
Abstract

Email correspondence from Mayor Ed Murray and his office.

Dates: 1/1/2014 -9/13/2017

Norm Rice Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5272-01
Scope and Contents note

Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and briefing materials to and from City agencies regarding the full range of municipal government activities during Rice's terms as mayor. Topics include municipal facilities, arts and culture, planning, budget and financial issues, and schools and education, among others. Records are arranged chronologically and then by major departments within City government. Constituent correspondence is included in this record series.

Dates: 1990-1997

Charles T. Royer Communications and Public Information Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-06
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, and reports of Mayor Royer's public information staff. Records cover topics including budgets, housing, the West Seattle Bridge, police, and transit.

Dates: 1977-1986

Paul Schell Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5279-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes related to all City functions during Mayor Paul Schell's administration. Records are organized by City agency responsible for the specific issue addressed in the correspondence. Major topics covered in the materials include transportation, public safety, education, housing and human services, utilities, economic development, the arts, parks, and neighborhoods.

Dates: 1998-2001

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-07
Abstract

Records relating to topics addressed at Park Commissioners meetings.

Dates: 1967-2012

Planning, Construction and Maintenance Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5804-05
Abstract

Records of the Parks Department's Facilities Maintenance Division. The records document changes and improvements in Seattle parks as well as the planning, design, and construction of new parks.

Dates: 1928-2003

Seattle Design Commission Project Files

 Series
Identifier: 9323-02
Abstract

Records detailing projects reviewed by the Design Commission.

Dates: 1968-2006

Specifications and Contracts

 Series
Identifier: 1802-E1
Scope and Contents note

Specifications and bid documents for public works projects in Seattle or on City owned land. Often includes plans and contracts. Includes materials on Skagit River Power Project, Cedar River Watershed, Woodland and Jefferson Parks, Seattle Center facilities, Seattle Public Library, Tolt River Watershed, selected City office buildings, Model City projects, and other City sites. Records have been sampled.

Dates: 1914-1978

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

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-02
Abstract

Records relating to animal care and exhibit management at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-2001

Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 8602-01
Abstract

Records from the office of the Woodland Park Zoo Director.

Dates: 1967-2004

Woodland Park Zoo Photograph Collection

 Series
Identifier: 8640-01
Abstract

Black and white, and color, negatives, prints, and slides relating to the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920-2015

Woodland Park Zoological Society Board Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 8604-01
Abstract

Minutes and supplementary materials from meetings of the board of the Woodland Park Zoological Society.

Dates: 1986-2008

Woodland Park Zoological Society Board Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 8604-02
Abstract

Records, reports, and communications of the board of the Woodland Park Zoological Society and its committees.

Dates: 1984-2008; Majority of material found within 1987-1997

Zoo Press Releases

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8601-11
Abstract

Press releases about zoo issues and events.

Dates: 1989-2007