Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle Public Schools
Title
Seattle Public Schools records
Dates
1965-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.71 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number
2153
Summary
General correspondence, minutes, lists and supporting files of public school district of Seattle, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Public school district of Seattle, Washington. Dr. Forbes Bottomly was the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools from 1965 to 1973. He served at a time when the school district had to deal with desegregation, growing economic problems, and changing teaching philosophies and methods.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, minutes, proposals, lists and supporting files.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2153-001, Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974
  • Accession No. 2153-002, Seattle Public Schools records, 1969-1973

Related Materials

Seattle Public Schools also maintains a separate archive. Their web address is: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/archives

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2153-001: Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974Return to Top

5.69 cubic feet (6 boxes)

Scope and Content: General correspondence and supporting files.

Records generated during the term of Dr. Forbes Bottomly, Superintendent of Schools, including correspondence as well as subject files on alternative education, desegregation, community and advisory councils, and other aspects of the school system.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Donated by Dr. Forbes Bottomly, 8/10/1973.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1-42 2153-001
Outgoing Letters
1965 August - 1968 December
2/1-24 2153-001
Outgoing Letters
1969 January - 1970 December
3/1-12 2153-001
Outgoing Letters
1971 January - 1971 December
3/13-72 2153-001
Appointments
1965 September - 1970 September
4/1-15 2153-001
Appointments
1970 October - 1971 December
4/16 2153-001
State Board of Education Meeting
1967
4/17-22 2153-001
Continuous Progress Center Concept
1967-1971
4/23-24 2153-001
Desegregation and Middle School Planning
1971
4/25-27 2153-001
Alternative and Special Programs
1972
Box
5 2153-001
Central Area Bussing Plan
1974
5 2153-001
Sealth plan
1965
5 2153-001
Jane Addams Trimester Plan
1967
5 2153-001
Seattle Schools Directories
1965-1968
5 2153-001
Seattle Schools Conditions Study
1969
5 2153-001
Teaching Analysis, Franklin High School
1965
5 2153-001
Drop-out Prevention Program
1970
6 2153-001
Continuous Progress Centers, Reports
1967
6 2153-001
Ephemera
undated

Accession No. 2153-002: Seattle Public Schools records, 1969-1973Return to Top

2.02 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, proposals, lists.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Donated by Seattle Public Schools, 5/21/1975.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2153-002
Middle Schools, Institutions
undated
1 2153-002
Parents-Teachers Association
1972-1973
2-3 2153-002
Correspondence, reports, materials relating to different Seattle area community and advisory councils and conferences
approximately 1968-1972

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Alternative education--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • School districts--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • School integration--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • School management and organization--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Bottomly, Forbes--Correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Seattle Public Schools--Archives
  • Seattle Public Schools--Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Bottomly, Forbes (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Seattle Public Schools. Board of Directors (creator)
    • Washington Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students. Seattle Council (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)