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Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1974-2013
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rabinowitz, Alan
- Title
- Alan Rabinowitz papers
- Dates
- 1974-201319742013
- Quantity
- 1.26 cubic feet (4 boxes and 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 3689
- Summary
- Civic leader and researcher
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Urban planner and philanthropist, Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Research notes, publications, pamphlets, correspondence, reports, administrative documents, and meeting agendas and minutes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 3689-001, Alan Rabinowitz research notes, 1981
- Accession No. 3689-002, Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1977-1996
- Accession No. 3689-003, Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1976-2007
- Accession No. 3689-004, Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1974-1988
- Accession No. 3689-005, Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1976-2013
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3689-001: Alan Rabinowitz research notes, 1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: Research notes, "The Forgotten Governor of Washington Territory: Edward S. Salomon, 1870-1872" by Alan Rabinowitz.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Source: Alan Rabinowitz, 1986 February 11.
Accession No. 3689-002: Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1977-1996Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publications, pamphlets, correspondence, a clipping, and a DVD relating to organizations and causes Rabinowitz was involved with or took an interest in. These organizations include: A Territory Resource (ATR), Canoe Journey, Cascadia Revolving Fund, Government Accoutability Project, Hate Free Zone, The Northwest Museum of Natural History, Potlatch Fund, The Seattle Foundation, and the Western States Center. Also included is a brochure and sticker from Charles Royer's Seattle mayoral campaign.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Donor's rights not involved.
Separated Material: Publications have been removed to be cataloged separately.
Acquisition Info: Source: Alan Rabinowitz, 2001 October 25, 2006 August 09, 2007 October 15.
Accession No. 3689-003: Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1976-2007Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publications and documents relating to organizations such as Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Western States Center, Potlatch fund, Canoe Journey, and Responsible Wealth. Also includes a 1996 draft by Myron Orfield, "Seattle Metropolitics: A Regional Agenda for Community and Stability," and a project report from a Spring 1983 graduate course in Urban Planning Rabinowitz taught at the University of Washington, "Analysis of PSCOG Projections 1980-2000 for Seattle/King County Area."
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Separated Material: Books and publications (11 items) not directly relating to Rabinowitz's activities have been removed for separate cataloging.
Acquisition Info: Source: Alan Rabinowitz, 2008 April 16.
Accession No. 3689-004: Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1974-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: Published papers, articles, reports, working papers, and other documents written by, co-written by, or edited by, Rabinowitz relating to his career in urban planning. This accession also includes miscellaneous materials such as conference programs, reports from the Northwest Power Planning Council, and documents from the Common Wealth fund.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Acquisition Info: Source: Alan Rabinowitz, 2009 February 06.
Accession No. 3689-005: Alan Rabinowitz papers, 1976-2013Return to Top
Scope and Content: Primarily articles, correspondence, reports, administrative documents, and meeting agendas and minutes relating to SaneTransit.org, an organization that sued Sound Transit in 2002 to put its light rail plan from 1996 up to a new citizen vote, as its orginially-approved plans had been altered. Also included are two reports regarding Seattle industrial areas--"Industrial Areas Background Report Update" (December 1984) and "Some Rough Notes for the Study of Seattle's Industrial Areas" (June 1976)--as well as publicity postcards for Rabinowitz's book "Middle Way."
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, 2014-04-26
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1-2 | 3689-005 | SaneTransit.org |
2000-2002 |
| 1/3 | 3689-005 | SaneTransit.org steering committee minutes |
2000 |
| 1/4 | 3689-005 | Industrial Areas Reports |
1976, 1984 |
| 1/5 | 3689-005 | Middle Way publicity postcards |
2013 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Rabinowitz, Alan--Archives
- Salomon, Edward S. (Edward Selig), 1836-1913
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
