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Seattle Port Commission records, 1899-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Port Commission
- Title
- Seattle Port Commission records
- Dates
- 1899-1960 (inclusive)18991960
- Quantity
- 5.52 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2148_4230
- Summary
- Records of the governing body for the Seattle waterfront.
- 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Seattle Port Commission, a publicly-owned governing body for the Seattle waterfront, was established by King County voters in September 1911 for the City's waterfront area. The Commission had the power to authorize and control improvements to Harbor and transportation facilities on the waterfront, to purchase land, to levy property taxes and issue bonds. The first Port Commissioners were Robert Bridges, Hiram Chittenden and Charles Remsberg.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, reports, campaign files, and related material.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions:
- Accession No. 2148-001, Seattle Port Commission records, 1919-1960
- Accession No. 4230-001, Seattle Port Commission records, 1899-1921
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2148-001: Seattle Port Commission records, 1919-1960Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence (general, interoffice) 1954-1958, 1960; campaign files and reports.
Subject files within this accession reflect the Seattle Port Commissions's interest in operations at other major ports during the 1930's, particularly San Francisco and New York City. Also documented are proposals to establish 'free' or 'foreign' trade zones in the Port of Seattle. Campaign material from the 1938 Port Commission election provide evidence of the campaigns of John C. Stevenson and Smith M. Wilson. There is also some evidence of Works Progress Administration projects underway in Seattle from 1935 to 1937.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Seattle Port Commission, July 24, 1973
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Seattle Port
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Accession No. 4230-001: Seattle Port Commission records, 1899-1921Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, related material; 1899-1921.
This accession documents some of the early activities of the Seattle Port Commission and development of the waterfront. Correspondence with the Bush Terminal Company and the Seattle Commercial Club, reflects some of the dispute regarding the Harbor Island Ferry Terminal proposals. Details of improvement schemes for areas including Smith's Cove and the East Waterway, Salmon Bay and the Central Waterfront are also documented. The Robert Bridges subgroup contains evidence of his political interest and activities.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Mrs. Robert Bridges, January 1, 1939.
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Seattle Port
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City planning--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Ross, J. D. (James Delmage), 1872-1939
Corporate Names
- Seattle Port Commission--Archives
- Seattle Port Commission--Officials and employees
- Seattle Port Commission--Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bridges, Robert, d. 1921 (creator)
- Dill, Clarence C. (Clarence Cleveland), 1884-1978 (creator)
- Jones, Wesley Livsey, 1863-1932 (creator)
- Lewis, James, 1863-1939 (creator)
- Lister, Ernest, 1870-1919 (creator)
- McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941 (creator)
- Poindexter, Miles, 1868-1946 (creator)
- Turner, George, 1850-1932 (creator)
- Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (creator)
Corporate Names
- Bogle, Bogle & Gates (Seattle, Wa.) (creator)
- Central Labor Council of Seattle and Vicinity (creator)
- National Nonpartisan League. State of Washington (creator)
- United States. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (creator)
