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Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Public Schools
- Title
- Seattle Public Schools records
- Dates
- 1965-1974 (inclusive)19651974
- 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
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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
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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
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
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 | |
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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
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 | |
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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
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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)