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Seattle Sun records, 1974-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Sun (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Seattle Sun records
- Dates
- 1974-1982 (inclusive)19741982
- Quantity
- 4.00 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3508 (Accession No. 3508-001)
- Summary
- Administrative records of a weekly newspaper 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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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The "Seattle Sun" was a weekly liberal newspaper established in 1974. Its circulation was good when it was free, but readership declined with subscription fees beginning in 1976. From that time financial problems were increasingly acute. The last issue was published on January 6, 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, production records and related files.
This accession documents the efforts of people who were really amateurs to run a newspaper, and the financial problems attached to a failing business.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Historical Features | 1974-1982 |
| 1 | Organizational Features | 1978-1980 |
| 1 | Correspondence | 1974-1982 |
| 1 | Minutes | 1977-1982 |
| 1 | Financial Records | 1974-1981 |
| 2 | Seattle Sun Stock Sales | 1974-1978 |
| 2 | Advertising Sales and Planning | 1975-1980 |
| 2 | Circulation Reports | 1977-1979 |
| 3 | Surveys | 1972-1979 |
| 3 | Publicity and News Releases | undated |
| 3 | Project and Planning Files | 1976-1981 |
| 3 | Notes | 1976-1981 |
| 3 | Writings | 1974-1979 |
| 3 | Cartoons | 1979-1981 |
| 3 | Personnel Files | 1977-1980 |
| 3 | Clippings | 1975-1982 |
| 3 | Ephemera | 1978-1982 |
| 3 | Subject Series | 1975-1981 |
| 3-4 | Lists, including Seattle Sun final subscription list | 1977-1982 |
| 3-4 | Seattle Sun Board of Directors | 1976-1981 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Newspaper publishing--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Newspapers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Sun--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Stamets, John W (creator)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Sun. Board of Directors (creator)
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