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John D. Spaeth papers, 1953-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spaeth, John D.
- Title
- John D. Spaeth papers
- Dates
- 1953-1979 (inclusive)19531979
- Quantity
- 8.98 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3028
- Summary
- Papers of a city planner and civic leader from Seattle
- 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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Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Spaeth was born circa 1912. He was the first Director of planning, City of Seattle, 1948-1972. As a member of the Planning Commission, he also served on several planning committees including the Puget Sound Governmental Conference Community Concerns Committee, American Institute of Planners' State Planning Committee, and Seattle Municipal League's Metropolitan Problems Committee. He died in 1989.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, speeches and reports.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3028-001, John D. Spaeth papers, 1959-1970
- Accession No. 3028-002, John D. Spaeth papers, circa 1953-1979
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3028-001: John D. Spaeth papers, 1959-1970 (bulk 1961-1965)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Donated by J. Spaeth, 8/31/1978.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3028-001 | Puget Sound Governmental Conference, Transportation
Policy Advisory Committee, Community Concerns Committee |
1969 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Seattle, Mayor, Park Planning committee (Ad
Hoc) |
1968 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Municipal League, Seattle and King County, Metropolitan
Problems Committee |
1962-1963 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Puget Sound Governmental Conference, Seattle-King County
Technical Advisory Committee |
1965-1970 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Washington, Governor, State Planning Task
Force |
1966 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | American Institute of Planners, State Planning
Committee |
1967 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Planning Legislation |
1950-1961 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Legislative Program Requests |
1958-1961 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | State Planning Enabling Act |
1959-1963 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Planning Programs |
1953-1960 |
| 1 | 3028-001 | Student High Rise |
1969 |
Accession No. 3028-002: John D. Spaeth papers, circa 1953-1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reports, speeches.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Donated by John D. Spaeth, 10/1/1987.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Spaeth, John D.--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- American Institute of Planners. State Planning Committee (creator)
- Municipal League of Seattle and King County (creator)
- Puget Sound Governmental Conference. Community Concerns Committee (creator)
- Seattle Planning Commission
