Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1958-1987
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2653-001: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1958-1974
- Accession No. 2653-002: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1960-1978 (bulk 1970-1976)
- Accession No. 2653-003: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1974-1980
- Accession No. 2653-004: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1969-1984 (bulk 1977-1983)
- Accession No. 2653-005: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1975-1987 (bulk 1980-1986)
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Downtown Seattle Development Association (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Downtown Seattle Development Association records
- Dates
- 1958-1987 (inclusive)19581987
- Quantity
- 80.82 cubic feet plus 1 oversize vertical file, 7 sound cassettes, and 5 sound tape reels
- Collection Number
- 2653
- Summary
- Correspondence, administrative files, subject files, meeting minutes, annual reports, clippings, publications, ephemera, and other records of the Downtown Seattle Development Association, which was established to coordinate private and public planning activities and to give a new impetus to the consolidation of regional headquarter functions in a compact, accessible downtown
- 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.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The organization was established as the Central Association of Seattle to coordinate private and public planning activities and to give a new impetus to the consolidation of regional headquarter functions in a compact, accessible downtown. A joint effort of the City and the Central Association resulted in a comprehensive plan for the central business district published in 1963. In 1973 the name changed to the Downtown Seattle Development Association, and the name of the Promotion Division is now the Business Promotion Division. This change was made for easier public recognition and a more accurate description of the role the organization plays in the community. In 1989 the name changed again to the Downtown Seattle Association.
Content Description
Correspondence, administrative files, subject files, meeting minutes, annual reports, clippings, publications, ephemera, and other records of the Downtown Seattle Development Association.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 6 accessions.
- Accession No. 2653-001, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1958-1974
- Accession No. 2653-002, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1960-1978
- Accession No. 2653-003, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1974-1980
- Accession No. 2653-004, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1969-1984
- Accession No. 2653-005, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1975-1987
- Accession No. 2653-006, Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1963-1987
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Downtown Seattle Development Association Photograph Collection (PH2017-095)
Related Materials
The Downtown Seattle Association website has been regularly captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine since 2014. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/4224/*/http://www.downtownseattle.com
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 2653-001: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1958-197420.00 cubic feet (24 boxes)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, administrative office files, and subject files.
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 John Gilmore, 10/15/1976.
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Description: Accession No. 2653-002: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1960-1978 (bulk 1970-1976)23.00 cubic feet (23 cartons)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, committee files, clippings, and publications.
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 the Association, 1/27/1981.
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Description: Accession No. 2653-003: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1974-19806.00 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, project/planning files, conferences and conventions, publications, ephemera, and subject series.
This accession includes about two linear feet of files concerning the Seattle Center Stadium Site. There is one folder for Kingdome, 1977-1980. A long run of subject series contains many of the files in earlier DSDA accessions: exclusive transit lanes, off-street parking, rapid transit, Interstate 90, etc.
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 the Association, 9/16/1982.
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Description: Accession No. 2653-004: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1969-1984 (bulk 1977-1983)23.00 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, some committee minutes, reports, newsletters, conferences and conventions, clippings, and other record series.
Except for some reports and one subject series, records in this accession are all dated after the name change.
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 the Association, 8/10/1988.
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Description: Accession No. 2653-005: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1975-1987 (bulk 1980-1986)8.39 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, annual reports, reports, newsletters, scrapbooks of clippings, ephemera, and subject series.
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 the Association, 6/28/1990.
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Accession No. 2653-006: Downtown Seattle Development Association records, 1963-1987
0.43 cubic feet (1 box plus 1 oversize vertical file, 7 sound cassettes, and 5 sound tape reels)Scope and Content: Annual reports, clippings, brochures, press releases, chronology of major organizational activities and achievements, building information, promotional recordings on sound cassettes and sound tape reels, and other records of the Downtown Seattle Development Association.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Description: Historic BuildingsDates: 1970sContainer: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Seattle newspaper Sunday supplementsDates: 1964, 1978Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Chronology of Downtown Seattle Development Association activitiesDates: 1966-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1967-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: "ADDS" final copyDates: 1983Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1981Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: BrochuresDates: 1972-1984Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Press ReleasesDates: 1967-1981Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Seattle Housing Resource Group annual reportDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1963-1987Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Christmas clippingsDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1980sContainer: Box 1, Accession 2653-006
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Description: "Twenty Years of Foresight" clippings and layoutDates: 1978Container: VF:oversize Oversize Vertical File 173, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Northwest Journal: Retailing at ChristmasDates: 1970sContainer: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 988, Accession 2653-006
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Description: President DaysDates: 1976Container: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 988, Accession 2653-006
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Description: You Can't Heat an Oven with SnowballsDates: 1970sContainer: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 989, Accession 2653-006
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Description: IrishDates: 1978Container: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 990, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Frank Feenan and Gary Christiansen--KIRODates: 1970sContainer: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 991, Accession 2653-006
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Description: President's Day SaleDates: 1978Container: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 992, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Downtown St. Pat'sDates: 1970sContainer: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 993, Accession 2653-006
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Description: KIRO 6/12 EditorialDates: 1970sContainer: Cassette Sound Cassette Tape 994, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Al TomsikDates: October 9, 1973Container: Reel 7" Sound Tape Reel 30, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Downtown 108th AnniversaryDates: 1970sContainer: Reel 5" Sound Tape Reel 22, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Downtown ChristmasDates: 1977Container: Reel 5" Sound Tape Reel 23, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Downtown IrishDates: 1970sContainer: Reel 5" Sound Tape Reel 24, Accession 2653-006
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Description: Downtown Seattle Sing/Bed/Sing, Full Sing, and Vocal TagDates: 1970sContainer: Reel 4" Sound Tape Reel 4, Accession 2653-006
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Clotfelter, Richard C
- Ehrlichman, Ben B
Corporate Names
- Allied Arts of Seattle, Inc
- American Institute of Architects
- Association of Washington Cities
- Columbia Club (Seattle, Wash.)
- Downtown Seattle Development Association (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Fifth Avenue Theater (Seattle, Wash.)
- Seattle Art Museum
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce
- Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board
- Urban Land Institute
- Urban Seattle Community Council
- Washington State Downtown Association
- Westlake Mall (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Gilmore, John (creator)
- Moore, Mechlin D (creator)
Corporate Names
- Ad Hoc Committee for the Seattle Center Stadium Site (creator)
- Community Development Round Table (creator)
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- International Downtown Executives Association (creator)
- Keep It Clean Seattle (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). Mayor (creator)
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce. I-90 Task Force (creator)
- Westlake Park Association (creator)
