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James R. Ellis papers, 1950-1975
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921-
- Title
- James R. Ellis papers
- Dates
- 1950-1975 (inclusive)19501975
- Quantity
- 11.00 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2146
- Summary
- Records of a lawyer, civic leader, and public officer 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
James Ellis had an important role in the formation of METRO (Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle), 1954-1962; a member of United States National Water Commission, 1972-1973; president of Forward Trust. He was also active as legal adviser to King County Freeholder Commission, 1950-1954, and Seattle Freeholders Board, 1974-1975, which were formed to rewrite the County and City charters.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2146-001: James R. Ellis papers, circa 1956-1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, meetings, clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by James R. Ellis, 9/16/1973.
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Accession No. 2146-002: James R. Ellis papers, 1962-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, subject series.
Major subjects covered are the capital improvement projects of Forward Thrust: rapid transit, a multi-use stadium, community centers, low-income housing, etc.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by James R. Ellis, 12/29/1983.
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Accession No. 2146-003: James R. Ellis papers, 1950-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, charter drafts, charters.
Papers of two subgroups: King County Freeholder Commission 1950-1954; and Seattle Freeholders Board 1974-1975.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis, and Holman Law Firm, 2/13/1985.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Public officers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921- --Archives
Corporate Names
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Wash.)
- United States. National Water Commission
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Beller, David L
Corporate Names
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Community Centers Committee (creator)
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Rapid Transit Advisory Committee (creator)
- King County (Wash.). Freeholder Commission (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). Freeholders Board (creator)
