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David D. Rowlands papers, 1956-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rowlands, David D. (David Dickson)
- Title
- David D. Rowlands papers
- Dates
- 1956-2008 (inclusive)19562008
- Quantity
- 10.26 cubic feet (9 boxes) plus 1 vertical file and 2 reels of microfilm
- Collection Number
- 1353, 1395
- Summary
- Memoranda, correspondence, speeches and reports of a city manager of Tacoma, 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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No restrictions on access.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
City manager of Tacoma, Washington.
David Dickson Rowlands was city manager of Tacoma, Washington from July 1956 to November 1969. He served as president, International City Management Association; a member of President Johnson's Task Force on New Towns; Task Force on Model Cities, 1969; participant, Urban Affairs Seminar, Washington, D.C., 1967; chairman, Community Services Advisory Committee; and chairman, Municipal Fire Defense Institute.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, speeches, reports, and files, relating to Rowlands's service as city manager, Tacoma (1956-1969), his presidency of International City Management Association (formerly International City Managers' Association), and his participation in various national and local professional associations, including President's Task Force on Model Cities, President's Task Force on New Towns, Tacoma Community Services Advisory Committee, and Urban Affairs Seminar, Washington, D.C. (1967). Includes material relating to Seattle Model City Program and memoranda between Tacoma mayor and City Council. Collection also contains a manuscript of Rowlands' autobiography.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 1353-001, David Rowlands papers, 1956-1967
- Accession No. 1395-001, David Rowlands papers, 1956-1969
- Accession No. 1395-002, David D. Rowlands manuscript, 2008
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1353-001: David Rowlands papers, 1956-1967Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memoranda (Mayor Council Communications), 1956-1967.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: David D. Rowlands, Seattle, 1970-04-23
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David Rowlands papers |
Accession No. 1395-001: David Rowlands papers, 1956-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches, reports, 1956-1969.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: David D. Rowlands, 1970
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David Rowlands papers |
Accession No. 1395-002: David D. Rowlands manuscript, 2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Manuscript of A Journey to Remember: The Autobiography of David Dickson Rowlands.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Donor information unknown.
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David D. Rowlands manuscript |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City councils--Washington (State)
- City managers--Societies, etc
- City planning--United States
- City planning--Washington (State)
- Community organization--Washington (State)
- Mayors--Washington (State)
- Municipal government by city manager--United States
- Municipal government by city manager--Washington (State)
- Municipal government--Washington (State)
- New towns--United States
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Trade and professional associations--United States
Corporate Names
- International City Management Association
- International City Managers' Association
- Seattle Model City Program
- Tacoma (Wash.). Community Services Advisory Committee
- United States. President's Task Force on Model Cities
- United States. President's Task Force on New Towns
- Urban Affairs Seminar (1967 : Washington, D.C
Geographical Names
- Tacoma (Wash.)--Politics and government
- Washington (State)--Politics and government--1951-
Occupations
- City managers--Washington (State)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Tacoma (Wash.). City Council (creator)
- Tacoma (Wash.). Mayor (creator)
