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Seattle Sun records, 1974-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle Sun (Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Seattle Sun records
Dates
1974-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.00 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
3508 (Accession No. 3508-001)
Summary
Administrative records of a weekly newspaper of Seattle, Washington
Repository
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

Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The "Seattle Sun" was a weekly liberal newspaper established in 1974. Its circulation was good when it was free, but readership declined with subscription fees beginning in 1976. From that time financial problems were increasingly acute. The last issue was published on January 6, 1982.

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Content Description

Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, production records and related files.

This accession documents the efforts of people who were really amateurs to run a newspaper, and the financial problems attached to a failing business.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by John W. Stamets, 6/2/1983.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Historical Features
    Dates: 1974-1982
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Organizational Features
    Dates: 1978-1980
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1974-1982
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Minutes
    Dates: 1977-1982
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Records
    Dates: 1974-1981
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seattle Sun Stock Sales
    Dates: 1974-1978
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Advertising Sales and Planning
    Dates: 1975-1980
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Circulation Reports
    Dates: 1977-1979
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Surveys
    Dates: 1972-1979
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Publicity and News Releases
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Project and Planning Files
    Dates: 1976-1981
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Notes
    Dates: 1976-1981
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Writings
    Dates: 1974-1979
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Cartoons
    Dates: 1979-1981
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Personnel Files
    Dates: 1977-1980
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Clippings
    Dates: 1975-1982
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Ephemera
    Dates: 1978-1982
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Subject Series
    Dates: 1975-1981
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Lists, including Seattle Sun final subscription list
    Dates: 1977-1982
    Container: Box 3-4
  • Description: Seattle Sun Board of Directors
    Dates: 1976-1981
    Container: Box 3-4

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Subject Terms

  • Newspaper publishing--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Newspapers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Seattle Sun--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Stamets, John W (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Seattle Sun. Board of Directors (creator)
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