University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections5259Committee of 33Committee of 33
records1968-20133.77 cubic ft. (6 boxes)Collection materials are in
English.Records of a
Seattle women's organization dedicated to the enhancement and beautification of
the city.The Committee of 33 is an elite organization of women dedicated to the
enhancement and beautification of the City of Seattle. Formed in 1968 "by a
group of congenial people who love their city and wish to enhance it in a
meaningful way,” the committee was incorporated in 1978 as a non-profit
corporation. Founding members included Anne Gould Hauberg (daughter of
architect Carl F. Gould), Anne Robinson, and Jacquetta Blanchett Freeman.
The Committee is limited to 33 active members who meet regularly to
investigate and discuss possible civic projects. Notable past projects include
the renovation of the Prefontaine Place Fountain (1970), the restoration and
installation of a Haida totem pole along the Montlake ship canal (1983),
landscaping the South Lake Union Park (1991), and funding the Seattle Art
Museum banners along University Street (1995).
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 5259-001, Committee of 33 records, 1968-2001
- Accession No. 5259-002, Committee of 33 records, 1985-2000
- Accession No. 5259-003, Committee of 33 records, 1985-2004
- Accession No. 5259-004, Committee of 33 records, 1970-2013
Meeting minutes, correspondence, publications, project files, subject
series, speeches and writings, financial records, posters, photographs. Seattle
Mayor Wesley Uhlman is a major correspondent in Accession 5259-001.
The records are open to all users.
Request at UW
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact
the repository for details.
Received in three accessions from the Committee of 33 in 2001, 2003,
and 2004.
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Committee of 33--ArchivesUrban beautification--Washington (State)--Seattle--Societies, etcUrban beautification--Washington (State)--SeattleCivic improvement--Washington (State)--Seattle--Societies, etcCivic improvement--Washington (State)--SeattleWomen civic leaders--Washington (State)--SeattleWomen civic leaders--Societies and clubsPhotographsRecords (Documents)Business correspondenceHauberg, Anne Gould, associated nameRobinson, Anne Grosvener, associated nameFreeman, Jacquetta Blanchett, associated nameSeattleArts and HumanitiesCity and Town LifeCity PlanningWomenPublic WorksCivic ActivismPhotographsClubs and Societies
Accession No. 5259-001: Committee of 33 records, 1968-20012.42 cubic ft. (4 boxes)Scope and Content: Meeting minutes, correspondence, publications, project files,
subject series, speeches and writings, financial records, posters, and
ephemera, 1968-2001, with the bulk of the records consisting of project files
relating to the committee's endeavors. Seattle Mayor Wesley C. Uhlman is a
major correspondent, and there is a separate subgroup for the records of the
Steering Committee.
Restrictions on Access: The records are open to all users.
Processing Info: Processing completed in 2002.
1/15259-001Historical Features1995-1997,
undated½-35259-001Organizational
Features1968-1998,
undated1/45259-001Handbooks2001Incoming Letters1/55259-001Uhlman, Wesley C.1970-19771/65259-001A-Cundated1/75259-001D-Pundated1/85259-001S-Zundated1/95259-001Unidentifiedundated1/105259-001Outgoing Letters1968-1999, undated1/11-145259-001Intraorganizational Correspondence1969-1999, undated1/15-485259-001Minutes1968-2000Minutes1/495259-001Annual Meetings1982-1999, undatedProject Files1/50-515259-001Prefontaine Fountain1969-1972, undated1/525259-001Occidental Street Tree Plantings1972-1972, undated1/53-625259-001Haida Totem Pole1978-1984, undated1/635259-001Center for Wooden Boats Landscaping1985, 1996, undated1/64-655259-001Seattle Parks for S. Lake Union Park
Landscaping1985-1990, undated1/665259-001Ravenna Park Alliance1994-19981/675259-001Asian Resource Center – Entry Gate1991-1995, undated1/685259-001Seattle Art Museum Banners on University
Street1995-1996, undated1/69-70 to 2/1-45259-001Winter Wren’s Nest – Woodland Park Zoo1995-1998, undated2/55259-001Garden of Remembrance Benches – Benaroya
Hall1996-1998, undated2/65259-001Trash Containers for City Parks1981, 1992, undated2/75259-001Seattle Commons1992-1995, undated2/85259-001Seattle Symphony1998Scope and Content: Concerning four glass urns.
2/95259-001Burke Museum Sculpture1995-1999, undated2/105259-001Proposed Conservation of Carl S. Gould
Drawings1994, undated2/115259-001Proposed Evergreen Fountains1968-1969, undated2/125259-001Proposed Fire Station #3 Renovation19792/135259-001Proposed Port Waterfront Redevelopment1987Subject Series2/145259-001Civic Concerns1983-1985, undated2/155259-001Mayor’s Luncheon19942/165259-001Operation Triangle1970-19712/175259-001Portland Trip19872/18-225259-001Project Ideas1970-1994, undated2/235259-001Speakers1992-1996, undated2/245259-001Special Tour19912/255259-001Steinbreck, Victor1985, undated3/1-35259-001Membership Records1970-2000, undatedRestrictions on Access: Restricted.
2/265259-001Financial Records1996-1999, undated2/275259-001Speeches and Writings1969, 19992/285259-001Certificate, Awards1983-19932/29-315259-001Ephemeraca. 1970, 1975-1999, undated2/325259-001Announcements1968-2000, undated2/335259-001Newsletters of Others1978-2000, undated2/34-375259-001Publications of Others1966-1999, undated2/38-395259-001Reports of Others1968-1979, undated2/40-415259-001Lists1970-1994, undated2/42-445259-001Notesundated2/455259-001Mapsundated2/465259-001Postersundated2/47-495259-001Clippings1969-1999, undated45259-001Plaques1999, undated2/505259-001Steering Committee1978-2001, undatedAccession No. 5259-002: Committee of 33 records, 1985-20000.42 cubic ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Handbooks, 1985-2000, that include committee history, articles of
incorporation, bylaws, membership procedures, general rules, and lists of
completed projects, honored citizens, benefactors, members, and chairmen of the
Committee of 33.
Restrictions on Access: The records are open to all users.
Processing Info: Processing level 1.
Handbooks15259-002Committee of 33198515259-002Committee of 33199015259-002Committee of 33199615259-002Committee of 33199815259-002Committee of 33199915259-002Committee of 332000Accession No. 5259-003: Committee of 33 records, 1985-20040.42 cubic ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Project files, minutes, photographs, 1985-2004. Minutes include a
small amount of correspondence, historical information, roster lists, reports,
budgets, and other administrative materials related to the Committee of 33.
Project files contain brief histories, descriptions of current conditions, and
photographs of past projects sponsored by the committee between 1970 and
2004.
Restrictions on Access: The records are open to all users.
Processing Info: Processing level 1.
Project Review15259-003Prefontaine Fountain Renovation (1970)200315259-003Occidental Street Tree Planting (1972)200315259-003Washington Street Tree Planting
(1974)200315259-003Opera House Sconces (1977)200315259-00333 Plaque Design and Mastermold
(1978)200315259-003Seattle Center Fountain Computerization
(1979)200315259-003Westlake Boulevard Tree Planting
(1980)200315259-003Haida Totem Pole Purchase (1981)200315259-003Haida Totem Pole Repair and Installation
(1983)200315259-003Olmsted Photos Purchased for Olmsted Friends
(1984)200315259-003Terra-Cotta Book Donation (1985)200315259-003Trash Containers for City Parks
(1986)200315259-003Wing Luke Museum Entry (1986)200315259-003Center for Wooden Boats Landscaping
(1988)200315259-003Carl F. Gould Bench Mold (1988)200315259-003Graham Visitors Center, Arboretum, Landscaping
(1989)200315259-003Trees of Seattle by Arthur Lee Jacobson
(1990)200315259-003South Lake Union Park Landscaping
(1990)200315259-003Seattle Commons Proposed Park
(1991)200315259-003Seattle Commons Proposed Park
(1994)200315259-003Ravenna Park Alliance (1995)200315259-003Asian Resource Center Entry Gate
(1995)200315259-003Burke Museum Perimeter Banners
(1995)200315259-003Seattle Asian Art Museum Banners
(1995)200315259-003Woodland Park Zoo Wren Nest (1996)200315259-003Garden of Rememberance Benches
(1997)200315259-003Benaroya Symphony Hall Glass Urns
(1998)200315259-003Burke Museum Outdoor Sculpture
(1999)200315259-003Growing Vine Street Pools (2001)200315259-003Civic Plaza Japanese Maple Tree
(2002)200315259-003McCaw Hall Curtain Beading (2003)200315259-003Seattle Library Electronic (2004)2004Minutes15259-003Committee of 33 Minutes1985-199915259-003Committee of 33 Minutes and Papers1997-2001Accession No. 5259-004: Committee of 33 records, 1970-20130.51 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: "Committee of 33 Project Review," containing project files for
every project completed by the Committee of 33. Project files have information
about each project's current condition, background information, and whether
there are plaques or recognition at the locations. In addition, some project
files contain copies of letters, drawings, newspaper clippings, and other
related documents.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Eulalie "Lalie" Scandiuzzi, 2018
1/15259-004Committee of 33: Project Review overview20131/25259-004Prefontaine Place Fountain Renovation19701/35259-004Occidental Street Tree Planting19721/45259-004Washington Street Boat Landing Improvement19741/55259-004Sconces in the Opera House Reception Room19771/65259-00433 Plaque Design and Mastermold19781/75259-004Seattle Center Fountain19791/85259-004Westlake Boulevard Tree Planting19801/95259-004Haida Totem Pole1981-19831/105259-004Olmstead Photographs19841/115259-004Terra-Cotta Architecture Book19851/125259-004Trash Containers for City Parks19861/135259-004Wing Luke Museum Entry19861/145259-004Center for Wooden Boats Landscaping19881/155259-004Carl F. Gould Bench Mold19881/165259-004Graham Visitor Center, Aboretum, Landscaping19891/175259-004Arthur Lee Jacobson Trees of Seattle19901/185259-004South Lake Union Park Landscaping19901/195259-004Asian Resource Center Entry Gate19951/205259-004Burke Museum Banners19951/215259-004Seattle Asian Art Museum Banners19951/225259-004Woodland Park Zoo Wren Nest19961/235259-004Garden of Remembrance Benches19971/245259-004Benaroya Symphony Hall Urns19981/255259-004Burke Museum Calderon Sculpture19991/265259-004Growing Vine Street Project20011/275259-004Civic Plaza Japanese Maple Tree20021/285259-004McCaw Hall Curtain Beading20041/295259-004Seattle Central Library Electronic
Installation20041/305259-004Center for Urban Horticulture Fountain20051/315259-004Anne Gould Hauberg Book20051/325259-004Olympic Sculpture Park Vivarium Tiles20061/335259-004Lake Union Park History Trail20071/345259-004Woodland Park Rose Garden Pergola20071/355259-004Pike Place Market "Comfort Station" Lamp and
Benches20091/365259-004Chinese Garden Lanterns20101/375259-004MOHAI Entrance Lights20111/385259-004McGilvra Place Park20131/395259-004Haida Totem Pole Restoration2013