Robert E. Kildall papers, 1960-2009
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kildall, Robert E.
- Title
- Robert E. Kildall papers
- Dates
- 1960-2009 (inclusive)19602009
- Quantity
- 23 cubic feet (22 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2415
- Summary
- Papers of businessman, environmentalist, and park commissioner, of Seattle, 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 material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Robert E. Kildall is an environmental activist concerned with urban park development. As chairman of the Magnolia community Club he helped promote the development of Commodore Park, 1973, along the ship canal and the establishment of Discovery Park, 1974, in the Fort Lawton area. In 1974 he was appointed to the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners, and served as chairman, 1975-1977. He continued his interest in the Discovery Park project, especially in the environmental problems associated with the placement by the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (METRO) of the West Point Treatment Facility, a waste treatment facility, adjacent to Fort Lawton. In 1977 he became chairman of the Clean Water Coalition and the Discovery Park Environmental Impact Statement Ad Hoc Committee.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, reports, clippings, ephemera, and newsletters.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions:
- Accession No. 2415-001, Robert E. Kildall papers, 1969-1977
- Accession No. 2415-006, Robert E. Kildall papers, 1973-1982
- Accession No. 2415-007, Robert E. Kildall papers, 1975-1984
- Accession No. 2415-008, Robert Kildall papers, 1960-1999
- Accession No. 2415-009, Robert E. Kildall papers, 1967-2009
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2415-001: Robert E. Kildall papers, 1969-1977
4.11 cubic feet (4 boxes)Scope and Content: The papers are arranged into series according to Robert Kildall's separate activities. These include the Commodore Park series (correspondence, notebooks, scrapbooks, 1968-73); the Discovery Park series (correspondence, related papers, 1969-75); the Park Board series (defined by date, 1974-77, and by subject, i.e. anything relating to the Park and Recreation Department; with correspondence, minutes, subject series: Arboretum and Botanical Committee, 1975-77; Art in the Parks, 1976; Historical Preservation at Discovery Park, 75-76); and the Clean Water Coalition/Metro series (correspondence, minutes, related papers 1975-77).
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.
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Series 1: Commodore Park, 1968-1973
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Description: General CorrespondenceContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: NotebookContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ScrapbooksContainer: Box OS, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ClippingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Series 2: Discovery Park, 1969-1975
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Description: By-laws and Historical Material (Friends of Discovery Park)Container: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: A-L Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Magnolia Community Club incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Metro incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Seattle incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: M-W, Unidentified, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Outgoing lettersDates: approximately 1969-1975Container: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: MinutesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Ordinances/ResolutionsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: News ReleasesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Speeches and writingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Campaign MaterialContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ReportsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Programs and SchedulesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ListsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: NotesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: MapsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Pamphlets and BrochuresContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ClippingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-001
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Series 3: Park Board, 1974-1977
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Description: A-B, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Hundley, Walter R. incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: H-L, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Madison Park Community Club incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Metro incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Miller, John incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Montlake Community Club incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: M-R, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Seattle incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Towne, David L. incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: T, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Uhlman, Wesley incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: U.S. incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Washington incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: U-Y Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Outgoing lettersDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: General CorrespondenceContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Interoffice Correspondence - Parks and Recreation DepartmentDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Organizational MaterialContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Board of Park Commissioners MinutesDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Other meeting minutesContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Articles of Incorporation/By-laws - Seattle Parks FoundationContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Resolutions and OrdinancesContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Policies and ProposalsContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: AgreementContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Budget Papers and AccountsContainer: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Fee Schedules (Park Revenue)Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Project Status ReportsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Annual ReportsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Reports and StudiesContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Speeches and WritingsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ListsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: ManualContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Architectural PlansContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: AgendasContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: News ReleasesContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: NotesContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: MapsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Programs, Flyers, AnnouncementsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: PeriodicalsContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Clippings - MiscellaneousContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Arboretum and Botanical Committee (City of Seattle and University of Washington Joint Committee)Dates: 1975-1977Container: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Art in the ParksContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Historical Preservation at Discovery ParkContainer: Box 3, Accession 2415-001
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Series 4: Clean Water Coalition/Metro Subgroup, 1975-1977
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Description: A-L, Miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Metro incoming lettersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: M-Z, unidentified, miscellaneous incoming lettersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Outgoing lettersDates: 1976-1977Container: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1975Container: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Metro, Citizens Water Quality Advisory Committee minutes and rostersDates: 1976-1977Container: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Discovery Park EIS Ad Hoc Committee minutes and rostersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park minutes and rostersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Clean Water Coalition minutes and rostersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Regulations, ResolutionsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Auburn Interceptor - Applications and CertificatesContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Policies and ProposalsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Reports and ProposalsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: WritingsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Agendas and SchedulesContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: NotesContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: MapsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Programs and FlyersContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: PeriodicalsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Clippings - Personal and PoliticalContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: General CorrespondenceContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: PoliticsContainer: Box 4, Accession 2415-001
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Description: Accession No. 2415-006: Robert E. Kildall papers, 1973-19824.55 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Scope and Content: Historical features, correspondence, minutes, reports, ephemera, clippings, subject series.
A large part of this accession deals with Discovery Park. Much of the remaining portion is about water quality and waste treatment.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert Kildall, 10/14/1982.
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Description: Accession No. 2415-007: Robert E. Kildall papers, 1975-19843.83 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, mailings, reports, environmental impact statements, clippings, ephemera4.
Bulk concerns Discovery Park, Seattle. Campaign to save military buildings at old Fort Lawton as historic sites. Opposition to METRO plan for large increase in size of the West Point waste treatment plant.
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 Robert Kildall, 1/31/1986.
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Accession No. 2415-008: Robert Kildall papers, 1960-1999
10 cubic feet (6 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, periodical clippings on Discovery Park, Kiwanis Park, and West Point Treatment Plant.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert E. Kildall, 2/8/2000.
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Description: Summary of Discovery Park FilesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Historical Features-"Discovery Park History", including historical references and listing of correspondenceContainer: Box 1, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1960-1988Container: Box 1, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1973-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1986-1994Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1986-1995Container: Box 2, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1994-1995Container: Box 3, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1992-1995Container: Box 3, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1996-1998Container: Box 4, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1996Container: Box 4, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Summary of Discovery Park FilesContainer: Box 5, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1992, 1998-1999Container: Box 5, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1994-1995Container: Box 5, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1985-1999Container: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Friends of Discovery Park CorrespondenceDates: 1995Container: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Metro LawsuitDates: 1987Container: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Metro EIS for West PointDates: 1987-1988Container: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Bob Kildall DraftsDates: undatedContainer: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: ClippingsContainer: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Miscellaneous FilesDates: undatedContainer: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Vol. 5 - Public Comments on the Draft Supplement Plans and the Draft Supplemental Impact StatementDates: 1986 JulyContainer: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Description: Vol. 5 - Public Comments on the Draft Plan and the Draft Environmental Impact StatementDates: 1985 NovemberContainer: Box 6, Accession 2415-008
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Accession No. 2415-009: Robert E. Kildall papers, 1967-2009
.51 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Collection includes news clippings, correspondence, newsletters, meeting minutes, photographs, printed news articles, lists, memos, reports, pamphlets, copy of "Passage to the Sea: History of he Lake Washington Ship Canal and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks", purchase application, deed, Landmark Nomination Report, procedural manuals, and information on United Indians of All tribes Foundation (UIAT) and the death of Bernie Whitebear.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Kildall, 2016-01-13
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Description: Discovery Park: Files of Ann Mack (1968-2007 & Beyond)Dates: 1968-2009Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Discovery Park: Files of Ann Mack (1968-2007 & Beyond)Dates: 1968-2009Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Discovery Park: Correspondence Records (Year 2001 - Book 1)Dates: 2000-2005Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Discovery ParkDates: 1990-2003Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Discovery ParkDates: 1990-2003Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Discovery Park: Correspondence File, News Articles, Etc (2001 - Book 3)Dates: 1997-2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Chapel on the Hill - Discovery Park (Year 2002-2004 & Beyond)Dates: 1978-2009Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Seattle Beautiful - Operation Triangle Parks + 100th Arbor Day Incense Cedars Planting - Magnolia Community ClubDates: 1970-2000Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 2415-009
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Description: Commodore Park History (Book 2)Dates: 1967-2008Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 2415-009
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Environmentalists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Parks--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Kildall, Robert E., 1920-2014--Archives
Corporate Names
- Friends of Discovery Park (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Seattle (Wash.). Board of Park Commissioners--Archives
Geographical Names
- Discovery Park (Seattle, Wash.)
- Fort Lawton (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Caminiti, Benella (creator)
- Carpine, Heidi H (creator)
- Chapman, Bruce K (creator)
- Dickenson, Calhoun (creator)
- Hill, Tim, 1936- (creator)
- Hundley, Walter R (creator)
- Larkin, Wayne (creator)
- Pritchard, Joel M. (Joel McFee), 1925-1997 (creator)
- Schell, Paul E. S (creator)
- Simon, Elsie (creator)
- Town, David L (creator)
- Uhlman, Wesley C. (Wesley Carl), 1935- (creator)
- Voorhees, Donald S (creator)
- Wilder, Robert (creator)
- Wimmer, Thomas O., 1910-1987 (creator)
Corporate Names
- Clean Water Coalition (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Friends of Discovery Park (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Madison Park Community Club (creator)
- Magnolia Community Club (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Montlake Community Club (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle. Citizens' Water Quality Advisory Committee (creator)
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle. Council (creator)
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle. West Point Advanced Waste Treatment Liaison Committee (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). Department of Parks and Recreation (creator)
- Seattle Art Museum (creator)
- Seattle Arts Commission (1971-2002) (creator)
- Seattle Historical Society (creator)
