World Affairs Council of Seattle records, 1946-2023
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- World Affairs Council of Seattle
- Title
- World Affairs Council of Seattle records
- Dates
- 1946-2023 (inclusive)19462023
- Quantity
- 6.7 cubic feet (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 1110
- Summary
- Administrative papers of an organization sponsoring nonpartisan public education on world affairs
- 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
The World Affairs Council of Seattle is a non-profit, non-partisan international affairs organization. They were founded in 1951 and is 1 of 4 World Affairs Councils. The organization is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America. The council provides opportunities to the Greater Seattle area by advancing a deep understanding of international events and cultures. They work to create programs and opportunities for local people to interact directly with leaders, educators, and professionals around the world.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, membership lists, financial records, discussion group materials, and a clippings file relative to the organization's efforts to provide non-partisan public education on world affairs.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 1110-001: World Affairs Council of Seattle records, 1946-1969
3' 10" linear.Scope and Content: Records, 1946-1969. Correspondence, minutes, membership lists, financial records, discussion group materials, and a clippings file relative to the organization's efforts to provide non-partisan public education on world affairs.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: WAC via Mrs. Jeanne Smith
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Description: MinutesDates: 1946-1968Container: Box 1-2, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Membership ListsDates: 1951-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 1110-001
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Description: FinanceDates: 1951-1965Container: Box 2, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Radio-TVDates: 1952-1965Container: Box 2-3, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Foreign VisitorsDates: 1962-1968Container: Box 4, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Discussion GroupsDates: 1953, 1955-1969Container: Box 4-5, Accession 1110-001
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1953, 1955-1969Container: Box 6, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Programs - AnnouncementsDates: 1951-1968Container: Box 6, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Oversize ClippingsDates: 1952, 1956Container: Box 7, Accession 1110-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1951-1968Container: 7-8, Accession 1110-001
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Description: ReportsDates: 1951-1968Container: Box 7, Accession 1110-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: 1951-1968Container: Box 7, Accession 1110-001
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Description: Discussion Group AidsDates: 1952Container: Box 7, Accession 1110-001
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1954-1955Container: Box 7, Accession 1110-001
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Accession No. 1110-002: World Affairs Council of Seattle records, 1950s-2023
4.14 cubic feet (4 boxes including 4 VHS tapes and1 floppy disk)Scope and Content: Records related to the activities of the World Affairs Council of Seattle from 1950s-2020s
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Donated by World Affairs Council staff member Nathan Sharpe, July 2024
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1984-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/1-1/2, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker SeriesContainer: Box/Folder 1/3-1/4, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialsDates: 1992-2022Container: Box/Folder 1/5-1/11, Accession 1110-002
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Description: NewslettersContainer: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 1110-002
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialsDates: 1992-2022Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker SeriesContainer: Box/Folder 1/15-1/16, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Global ClassroomContainer: Box/Folder 1/17, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialsContainer: Box/Folder 1/18, Accession 1110-002
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Description: AwardsContainer: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialsContainer: Box/Folder 2/1-2/10, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Affairs PlanningDates: 1980'sContainer: Box/Folder 2/11, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Global Classroom NewslettersContainer: Box/Folder 2/12, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker PhotosContainer: Box/Folder 2/13, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Public Programs CommitteeContainer: Box/Folder 2/14, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Henry M. Jackson SchoolContainer: Box/Folder 2/15, Accession 1110-002
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Description: National World Affairs NewslettersContainer: Box/Folder 2/16, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialContainer: Box/Folder 2/17, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Quarterly BulletinDates: 1970's-1980'sContainer: Box/Folder 2/18, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Without War CouncilDates: 1970's-1980'sContainer: Box/Folder 2/19, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker SeriesDates: 1990's-2000'sContainer: Box/Folder 2/20, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker SeriesDates: 1980'sContainer: Box/Folder 2/21, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Educational MaterialContainer: Box/Folder 2/22, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Youth OutreachContainer: Box/Folder 3/1, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Affairs Programs ListsContainer: Box/Folder 3/2, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Speaker SeriesContainer: Box/Folder 3/3, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Trade ExpoContainer: Box/Folder 3/4, Accession 1110-002
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Description: CorrespondenceContainer: Box/Folder 3/5, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Model UN ProgramContainer: Box/Folder 3/6, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Global Focus/Cleveland CouncilContainer: Box/Folder 3/7, Accession 1110-002
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Description: International Visitor ProgramContainer: Box/Folder 3/8, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Affairs Bulletins/NewslettersContainer: Box/Folder 3/9, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Seattle Based ProgrammingContainer: Box/Folder 3/10, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Strategic Planning and AgendasContainer: Box/Folder 3/11, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Affairs ProgrammingDates: 1960-1992Container: Box/Folder 3/12, Accession 1110-002
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Description: ProgrammingContainer: Box/Folder 3/13, Accession 1110-002
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Description: War on Terror ProgrammingContainer: Box/Folder 3/14, Accession 1110-002
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Description: ProgrammingContainer: Box/Folder 3/15, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Citizen EventsContainer: Box/Folder 3/16, Accession 1110-002
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Box/Folder 3/17, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World Affairs Council/UNContainer: Box/Folder 3/18, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Global Business SeriesContainer: Box/Folder 3/19, Accession 1110-002
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Description: World ProgrammingDates: 1950-1984Container: Box/Folder 3/20, Accession 1110-002
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Description: NewslettersContainer: Box/Folder 3/21, Accession 1110-002
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Description: Public CommitteeContainer: Box/Folder 3/22, Accession 1110-002
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Description: VHS tapes/Media4 VHS tapes, 1 floppy diskContainer: Box 4, Accession 1110-002
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Box 4, Accession 1110-002
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- World Affairs Council of Seattle--Archives
