Floyd C. Miller papers, 1962-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Miller, Floyd C.
Title
Floyd C. Miller papers
Dates
1962-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.57 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
2434 (Accession No. 2434-001)
Summary
Papers of a city council member and acting mayor 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

Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Floyd C. Miller (January 11, 1902 – December 10, 1985) was an American politician who served on the Seattle City Council 1956–1969 (serving as Council President from 1962–64 and 1968–69), after which he was interim mayor of Seattle, Washington for nine months between March 23, 1969 and December 1, 1969, filling out the term of James d'Orma Braman, who had been appointed Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_C._Miller

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, reports, and reference materials for various committees, amassed while president of the Seattle City Council and acting mayor of Seattle; 1962-1969.

Correspondence is primarily copies of incoming letters. These files are mostly reference materials as opposed to active correspondence.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Seattle Mayor's Office, 12/26/1973

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Air Pollution
1 Alcoholic Problems
1 Annexation
1 Art Commission 1968
1 Beacon Hill Area
1 Proposed Budget Law (re: Legislature)
1 Capitol Improvement Program (for City of Seattle)
1 Charter Advisory Committee 1967
1 City Accomplishments
1 City Light
1 Civil Rights Program
1 Council on Wheels
1 Community Council Reports
1 Downtown Master Plan
1 Finances - IBEW. Local 77 (Memorandum of Agreement)
1 Finances - Miscellaneous City
1 Finances - Budget Message (includes 1969 Budget of City of Seattle)
1 Finances - Statement of General Government Expenditures
1 Finances - Budget Matters 1968
1 Finances - Preliminary Budget Hearing 1967
1 Fluoridation
1 Fort Lawton (possible Acquisition)
1 Forward Thrust 1968
1 Garbage Disposal Problem
2 Historic Buildings and Sites
2 Human Rights Commission
2 Humane Society
2 Lists Miscellaneous - Central Association - Chamber of Commerce
2 Letter of Introduction
2 Investigations
2 Legislature
2 Library
2 Management Study
2 Municipal Code
2 Planning Commission
2 Police Chief Selection Committee
2 Police Department
2 Public Defender
2 Rapid Transit
2 Referendum 18
2 Theatre Supervisors - Board of Stadium, Domed 1969
2 Theatre Supervisors - Budget
2 Theatre Supervisors - Clippings
2 Theatre Supervisors - Commission Reports
2 Theatre Supervisors - Correspondence
2 Theatre Supervisors - Legal
2 Theatre Supervisors - Memorandum
2 Theatre Supervisors - Minutes of Meetings
2 Sick Stadium Pilots
2 Water Department

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Miller, Floyd C.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Kingdome (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Seattle (Wash.). City Council
  • Seattle (Wash.). Mayor

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Seattle Pilots (Baseball team) (creator)