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Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, approximately 1961-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whetzel, Jonathan F., 1927-2002
- Title
- Jonathan F. Whetzel papers
- Dates
- approximately 1961-1980 (inclusive)19611980
- Quantity
- 18.00 cubic feet (19 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2095
- Summary
- Papers of a Seattle attorney, state legislator and civic leader
- 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.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jonathan F. Whetzel (1927-2002) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as Washington state representative and senator from Seattle's 43rd district.
Whetzel was a moderate Republican who served in the State Legislature, 1965-1974. He worked with Gov. Daniel Evans to implement Evans' legislative program and was elected to Evans' seat. He served on the Seattle City Council in 1977 and chaired the Public Utilities Committee. He served as president of the Municipal League of Seattle/King County, 1978-80 and other Seattle civic organizations in the 1980s.
In the business world, he served as manager of the Bullitt Company from 1956-1968, was Secretary and Vice President of Properties and a Director of King Broadcasting Company from 1961-1973, and was Executive Vice President and Director of Harbor Properties, 1973-1980. He died on June 9th, 2002.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Legislation, reports, clippings, ephemera, correspondence, campaign materials, newsletters, minutes, committee files, and other papers related to Whetzel's service in the State Legislature and on the City Council, the Seattle Planning Commission, and Seattle Municipal League. Also includes a few files from his employment with KING Broadcasting in its Asian timber operations
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2095-001, Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, 1964-1972
- Accession No. 2095-002, Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, 1970-1974
- Accession No. 2095-003, Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, circa 1961-1980
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2095-001: Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, 1964-1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, and other files relative to his service as a Washington State representative and senator from Seattle's 43rd District.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Jonathan Whetzel, 1/31/1973.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2095-001 | Chamber of Commerce, Seattle incoming
letters |
1967 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Washington Research Council incoming letters |
1965-1967 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Colleagues and State Officials incoming
letters |
1967-1971 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Constituents and Pressure Groups incoming
letters |
1967-1972 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Alcoholism (SB 31) legislation |
1967 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Full crew law (railroads) legislation |
1965 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Miscellaneous legislative bills |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Capital Improvements Program |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Commerce and Economic Development |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Economic Opportunity Programs |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Firearms |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Length of Legislative Sessions |
1964-1965 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Nuclear Information |
1964-1965 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Parks and Recreation |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Richland (Hanford as a site for accelerator
lab) |
1964-1965 |
| 1 | 2095-001 | Safety and Driver's Education |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Seattle Business Conditions |
|
| 1 | 2095-001 | Washington, Arts Commission |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Washington, Institutions Department |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Washington, Inter-agency Committee on Outdoor
Recreation |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Governor's Speeches |
1967 |
| 2 | 2095-001 | State Reports |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Miscellaneous Reports |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Ephemera re: Church and State |
|
| 2 | 2095-001 | Miscellaneous Ephemera |
Accession No. 2095-002: Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, 1970-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, legislation, reports, clippings, ephemera, primarily from his service in the State Legislature. Box 7 includes several files from his employment by KING Properties, including Okinawa Plywood and Harbor Properties.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Judy Whetzel, 8/16/2002.
Accession No. 2095-003: Jonathan F. Whetzel papers, circa 1961-1980 (bulk circa 1969-1977)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Legislation, correspondence, campaign materials, newsletters, minutes, committee files, and other papers related to Whetzel's service in the State Legislature and on the City Council, the Seattle Planning Commission, and Seattle Municipal League. Also includes a few files from his employment with KING Broadcasting in its Asian timber operations
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Acquisition Info: Donated by Judith Whetzel, 10/21/2004.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2095-003 | Citizens Advisory Committee for Seattle Metropolitan
Area, Joint Committee on Urban Area Government (vol. 1) |
approximately 1961 |
| 1 | 2095-003 | Seattle City Planning Commission |
1965-1968 |
| 2 | 2095-003 | Biographical information |
undated |
| 2 | 2095-003 | State Legislature including tax reform
folders |
1969-1973 |
| 2 | 2095-003 | Seattle City Council and miscellaneous re:
schools |
undated |
| 3 | 2095-003 | State Legislature: Shoreline Management Act -
legislation: bill board legislation |
1970-1971 |
| 3 | 2095-003 | State Legislature: Miscellaneous legislation and
correspondence |
undated |
| 4 | 2095-003 | Campaigns - mainly for State Legislature and
newsletters, precinct maps, election results |
approximately 1970-1971 |
| 5 | 2095-003 | State Legislature - miscellaneous |
undated |
| 6 | 2095-003 | Miscellaneous State Legislature, Seattle |
undated |
| 7 | 2095-003 | KING miscellaneous (re: Asian operations) |
undated |
| 7 | 2095-003 | Seattle Municipal League |
undated |
| 8-9 | 2095-003 | Seattle Municipal League Trustee Minutes and Agendas,
General Correspondence, Committee Files |
approximately 1976-1980 |
| 9 | 2095-003 | Seattle Planning Commission |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Executives--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Legislators--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Whetzel, Jonathan F., 1927-2002--Archives
Corporate Names
- King Broadcasting Company
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce (creator)
- Washington (State). Department of Institutions (creator)
- Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives (creator)
- Washington State Research Council (creator)
