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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Sports and Recreation

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Baseball Litigation Records

 Series
Identifier: 4402-02
Abstract

Records relating to the Seattle Pilots' short residence in the city, including maintenance files for Sick's Stadium and documents relating to various lawsuits after the team left Seattle.

Dates: 1932-1977; 1964-1977

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-01
Abstract

Minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners, 1890 to 1991. Includes information on parks improvements, use of Parks lands, and budget information.

Dates: 1890-2007

Dorothy Brekke Sails and Trails Photograph Collection

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9920-01
Scope and Contents note

A collection of 29 photographs illustrating activities of the Seattle Parks Department Sail and Trails Club in the early 1930s. Women are pictured hiking, skiing, participating in other recreational activities and simply enjoying each others' company.

Dates: 1930-1933

Ben Evans Recreation Program Collection

 Series — Box 163
Identifier: 5801-02
Abstract

Records and photographs compiled by Ben Evans, documenting history of recreation programs within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the history and philosophy of recreation programs nationally.

Dates: 1906-1995

Goodwill Games Records

 Series
Identifier: 2810-04
Abstract

Records documenting security preparations for the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle.

Dates: 1987-1990

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

Municipal Golf of Seattle Records

 Series
Identifier: 5807-17
Abstract

Records concerning the management of Seattle's municipal golf courses.

Dates: 1994-2003

City Light Skagit Youth Camp Records

 Series
Identifier: 1208-03
Abstract

Records relating to the Skagit Youth Camp run by Seattle City Light, 1991-1996, including memoranda, reports, promotional materials, and meeting minutes. Camper recruitment, program proposals, finances, and staff are among the subjects covered.

Dates: 1991-1996

Golf Advisory Council Records

 Series
Identifier: 5807-12
Abstract

Records of citizen organizations that advised the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation regarding municipal golf courses and programs.

Dates: 1973-1995; 1991-1995

Department of Parks and Recreation Golf Records

 Series
Identifier: 5807-13
Abstract

Records concerning Seattle's public golf courses.

Dates: 1966-2008; 1974-2004

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

Department of Parks and Recreation Slides

 Series
Identifier: 5802-09
Abstract

Color slides depicting Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation activities and facilities.

Dates: 1958-1990; 1975-1986

Baseball Park Records

 Series
Identifier: 6320-02
Abstract

Planning records for the Seattle Mariners ballpark.

Dates: 1995-1999

Works Progress Administration Recreation Project Reports

 Series
Identifier: 5807-01
Abstract

Weekly reports of WPA recreation programs, 1936-1940; include reports on Northern, Central, and Southern Division activities as well as city-wide programs.

Dates: 1936-1940