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David D. Rowlands papers, 1956-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rowlands, David D. (David Dickson)
Title
David D. Rowlands papers
Dates
1956-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.26 cubic feet (9 boxes) plus 1 vertical file and 2 reels of microfilm
Collection Number
1353, 1395
Summary
Memoranda, correspondence, speeches and reports of a city manager of Tacoma, 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

No restrictions on access.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

City manager of Tacoma, Washington.

David Dickson Rowlands was city manager of Tacoma, Washington from July 1956 to November 1969. He served as president, International City Management Association; a member of President Johnson's Task Force on New Towns; Task Force on Model Cities, 1969; participant, Urban Affairs Seminar, Washington, D.C., 1967; chairman, Community Services Advisory Committee; and chairman, Municipal Fire Defense Institute.

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Content Description

Correspondence, speeches, reports, and files, relating to Rowlands's service as city manager, Tacoma (1956-1969), his presidency of International City Management Association (formerly International City Managers' Association), and his participation in various national and local professional associations, including President's Task Force on Model Cities, President's Task Force on New Towns, Tacoma Community Services Advisory Committee, and Urban Affairs Seminar, Washington, D.C. (1967). Includes material relating to Seattle Model City Program and memoranda between Tacoma mayor and City Council. Collection also contains a manuscript of Rowlands' autobiography.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1353-001, David Rowlands papers, 1956-1967
  • Accession No. 1395-001, David Rowlands papers, 1956-1969
  • Accession No. 1395-002, David D. Rowlands manuscript, 2008

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Accession No. 1353-001: David Rowlands papers, 1956-1967

    1 reel (negative), 1 reel (positive)

    Scope and Content: Memoranda (Mayor Council Communications), 1956-1967.

    Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: David D. Rowlands, Seattle, 1970-04-23

  • Accession No. 1395-001: David Rowlands papers, 1956-1969

    10.26 cubic feet (9 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches, reports, 1956-1969.

    Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

    Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

    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: David D. Rowlands, 1970

  • Accession No. 1395-002: David D. Rowlands manuscript, 2008

    1 vertical file

    Scope and Content: Manuscript of A Journey to Remember: The Autobiography of David Dickson Rowlands.

    Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

    Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

    Acquisition Info: Donor information unknown.

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Subject Terms

  • City councils--Washington (State)
  • City managers--Societies, etc
  • City planning--United States
  • City planning--Washington (State)
  • Community organization--Washington (State)
  • Mayors--Washington (State)
  • Municipal government by city manager--United States
  • Municipal government by city manager--Washington (State)
  • Municipal government--Washington (State)
  • New towns--United States
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Trade and professional associations--United States

Corporate Names

  • International City Management Association
  • International City Managers' Association
  • Seattle Model City Program
  • Tacoma (Wash.). Community Services Advisory Committee
  • United States. President's Task Force on Model Cities
  • United States. President's Task Force on New Towns
  • Urban Affairs Seminar (1967 :   Washington, D.C

Geographical Names

  • Tacoma (Wash.)--Politics and government
  • Washington (State)--Politics and government--1951-

Occupations

  • City managers--Washington (State)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Tacoma (Wash.). City Council (creator)
    • Tacoma (Wash.). Mayor (creator)
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