Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Public Schools
- Title
- Seattle Public Schools records
- Dates
- 1965-1974 (inclusive)19651974
- Quantity
- 7.71 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2153
- Summary
- General correspondence, minutes, lists and supporting files of public school district 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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Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Public school district of Seattle, Washington. Dr. Forbes Bottomly was the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools from 1965 to 1973. He served at a time when the school district had to deal with desegregation, growing economic problems, and changing teaching philosophies and methods.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, proposals, lists and supporting files.
Use of the Collection
Return to TopAdministrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2153-001, Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974
- Accession No. 2153-002, Seattle Public Schools records, 1969-1973
Related Materials
Seattle Public Schools also maintains a separate archive. Their web address is: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/archives
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2153-001: Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-1974
5.69 cubic feet (6 boxes)Scope and Content: General correspondence and supporting files.
Records generated during the term of Dr. Forbes Bottomly, Superintendent of Schools, including correspondence as well as subject files on alternative education, desegregation, community and advisory councils, and other aspects of the school system.
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 Dr. Forbes Bottomly, 8/10/1973.
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1965 August - 1968 DecemberContainer: Box/Folder 1/1-42, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1969 January - 1970 DecemberContainer: Box/Folder 2/1-24, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1971 January - 1971 DecemberContainer: Box/Folder 3/1-12, Accession 2153-001
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Description: AppointmentsDates: 1965 September - 1970 SeptemberContainer: Box/Folder 3/13-72, Accession 2153-001
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Description: AppointmentsDates: 1970 October - 1971 DecemberContainer: Box/Folder 4/1-15, Accession 2153-001
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Description: State Board of Education MeetingDates: 1967Container: Box/Folder 4/16, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Continuous Progress Center ConceptDates: 1967-1971Container: Box/Folder 4/17-22, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Desegregation and Middle School PlanningDates: 1971Container: Box/Folder 4/23-24, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Alternative and Special ProgramsDates: 1972Container: Box/Folder 4/25-27, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Central Area Bussing PlanDates: 1974Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Sealth planDates: 1965Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Jane Addams Trimester PlanDates: 1967Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Seattle Schools DirectoriesDates: 1965-1968Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Seattle Schools Conditions StudyDates: 1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Teaching Analysis, Franklin High SchoolDates: 1965Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Drop-out Prevention ProgramDates: 1970Container: Box 5, Accession 2153-001
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Description: Continuous Progress Centers, ReportsDates: 1967Container: Box 6, Accession 2153-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box 6, Accession 2153-001
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Accession No. 2153-002: Seattle Public Schools records, 1969-1973
2.02 cubic feet (3 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, proposals, lists.
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 Seattle Public Schools, 5/21/1975.
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Description: Middle Schools, InstitutionsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 2153-002
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Description: Parents-Teachers AssociationDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 1, Accession 2153-002
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Description: Correspondence, reports, materials relating to different Seattle area community and advisory councils and conferencesDates: approximately 1968-1972Container: Box 2-3, Accession 2153-002
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Alternative education--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- School districts--Washington (State)--Seattle
- School integration--Washington (State)--Seattle
- School management and organization--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Bottomly, Forbes--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Seattle Public Schools--Archives
- Seattle Public Schools--Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bottomly, Forbes (creator)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Public Schools. Board of Directors (creator)
- Washington Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students. Seattle Council (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
