Washington Recreation and Park Society records, 1945-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington Recreation and Park Society
- Title
- Washington Recreation and Park Society records
- Dates
- 1945-1989 (inclusive)19451989
- Quantity
- 18.84 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2486
- Summary
- Records of a professional association of recreation workers
- 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.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Washington State Recreation Society was organized in April 1947 by a small group of professional recreation workers to promote high ethical and professional standards and to function as a support group for al recreation workers. In 1966 the name was changed from Washington State Recreation Society to Washington Recreation and Park Society. In 1977 it became the Washington Recreation and Park Association. It evolved into an association of professionals and citizens involved in recreation and park policy. An affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association.
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2486-001: Washington Recreation and Park Society records, 1946-1975 (bulk 1969-1975)
4.89 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, publications.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Society records
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Accession No. 2486-003: Washington Recreation and Park Society records, 1960-1976
.28 cubic footScope and Content: Reports, memos, lists, photos.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Society, 3/9/1977.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Society records
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Accession No. 2486-004: Washington Recreation and Park Society records, 1975-1976
.28 cubic feetScope and Content: Reports, memos, lists, photos.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Cam Haslam, 12/3/1976.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Society records
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Accession No. 2486-005: Washington Recreation and Park Association records, 1945-1989 (bulk 1975-1982)
6.56 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, newsletters, conferences, financial records, membership lists, ring binders.
Includes a small amount of material from Washington State Recreation Society, a predecessor group. Name changed in 1977.
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 not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Society 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Association records
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Accession No. 2486-015: Washington Recreation and Park Association records, circa 1977-1990 (bulk circa 1980-1990)
5.83 cubic feet (7 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, conferences, committee files, surveys, reports, financial records, subject series, and related records.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Association, 10/4/1993.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Association records
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Accession No. 2486-016: Washington Recreation and Park Association records, 1980-1989
1.00 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, bylaws, historical features, membership lists, workshop summaries, memorabilia documenting the operation of the Association.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Terry Massey, 7/10/1996.
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Description: Washington Recreation and Park Association records
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Washington Recreation and Park Society--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Haley, Bryon
- Haslam, Cam
- Hutsinpillier, William
- Pelton, Jerry
- Snell, Bryan E
- Webster, James
- Wilson, Barney
Corporate Names
- Washington State Recreation Society (creator)
