University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2153Seattle Public SchoolsSeattle Public Schools records1965-19747.71 cubic feet (9 boxes)Collection materials are in
English.General
correspondence, minutes, lists and supporting files of public school district
of Seattle, WashingtonPublic 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.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2153-001, Seattle Public Schools records,
1965-1974
- Accession No. 2153-002, Seattle Public Schools records,
1969-1973
Correspondence, minutes, proposals, lists and supporting files.
Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some
files).
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Request at UW
Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted).
Seattle Public Schools also maintains a separate archive. Their web
address is:
https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/archives
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Seattle Public Schools--ArchivesSeattle Public Schools--Records and correspondenceBottomly, Forbes--CorrespondenceSchool districts--Washington (State)--SeattleSchool management and organization--Washington (State)--SeattleSchool integration--Washington (State)--SeattleAlternative education--Washington (State)--SeattleRecords (Documents)Business correspondenceMinutes (Records)Bottomly, ForbesSeattle Public Schools. Board of DirectorsWashington Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students. Seattle Council (Seattle, Wash.)Elementary and Secondary EducationSeattlePublic Works
Accession No. 2153-001: Seattle Public Schools records, 1965-19745.69 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.
1/1-422153-001Outgoing Letters1965
August - 1968 December2/1-242153-001Outgoing Letters1969
January - 1970 December3/1-122153-001Outgoing Letters1971
January - 1971 December3/13-722153-001Appointments1965
September - 1970 September4/1-152153-001Appointments1970
October - 1971 December4/162153-001State Board of Education Meeting19674/17-222153-001Continuous Progress Center Concept1967-19714/23-242153-001Desegregation and Middle School Planning19714/25-272153-001Alternative and Special Programs197252153-001Central Area Bussing Plan197452153-001Sealth plan196552153-001Jane Addams Trimester Plan196752153-001Seattle Schools Directories1965-196852153-001Seattle Schools Conditions Study196952153-001Teaching Analysis, Franklin High School196552153-001Drop-out Prevention Program197062153-001Continuous Progress Centers, Reports196762153-001EphemeraundatedAccession No. 2153-002: Seattle Public Schools records, 1969-19732.02 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.
12153-002Middle Schools, Institutionsundated12153-002Parents-Teachers Association1972-19732-32153-002Correspondence, reports, materials relating to different
Seattle area community and advisory councils and conferencesapproximately 1968-1972