James R. Ellis papers, 1950-1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921-
- Title
- James R. Ellis papers
- Dates
- 1950-1975 (inclusive)19501975
- Quantity
- 11.00 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2146
- Summary
- Records of a lawyer, civic leader, and public officer of Seattle, Washington
- 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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Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
James Ellis had an important role in the formation of METRO (Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle), 1954-1962; a member of United States National Water Commission, 1972-1973; president of Forward Trust. He was also active as legal adviser to King County Freeholder Commission, 1950-1954, and Seattle Freeholders Board, 1974-1975, which were formed to rewrite the County and City charters.
Content Description
Correspondence, reports, minutes and agendas, clippings, charter drafts and final charters, and subject files. Subjects include the capital improvement projects of Forward Thrust: rapid transit, a multi-use stadium, community centers, and low-income housing, King County Freeholder Commission, and the Seattle Freeholders Board.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2146-001, James R. Ellis papers, circa 1956-1972
- Accession No. 2146-002, James R. Ellis papers, 1962-1975
- Accession No. 2146-003, James R. Ellis papers, 1950-1975
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2146-001: James R. Ellis papers, circa 1956-1972
4.00 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, reports, meetings, clippings.
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 retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by James R. Ellis, 9/16/1973.
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Committee RosterDates: 1956Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: General CorrespondenceDates: 1957Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: EndorsementsDates: 1957Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Committee ReportsDates: 1956-1957Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: ClippingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Transportation Background MaterialDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Thesis: Financing a proposed Metropolitan Government for Greater Seattle, by Robert L. PeabodyDates: 1956Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Report : The Metropolitan Transportation CommitteeDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Revised Review Draft - PollutionContainer: Box 1, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: General CorrespondenceDates: 1954-1965Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Thesis: The Politics of Metropolitan Integration, by Robert E. HornDates: 1957Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Book: The Government of Metropolitan Miami, by Public Administration ServiceContainer: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: ReportsDates: 1952-1955Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: MapsContainer: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: MeetingsDates: 1954Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: EphemeraContainer: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: ClippingsContainer: Box 2, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Incoming LettersDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Background MaterialDates: 1972Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Background MaterialDates: 1972Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings- Thirty-thirdDates: 1971Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Thirty-seventhDates: 1972Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Thirty-eighthDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Thirty-ninthDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - FortiethDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings, Forty-firstDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Volume IDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Volume II, Final Report, Chapter 8-17Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed Report-Volume 1-3Dates: 1973Container: Box 5, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed Report-Volume 4-7Dates: 1973Container: Box 5, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed Report-Review of draftDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 5, Accession 2146-001
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Description: U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed Report-Volume 8Dates: 1973Container: Box 5, Accession 2146-001
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Accession No. 2146-002: James R. Ellis papers, 1962-1975
6.00 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, subject series.
Major subjects covered are the capital improvement projects of Forward Thrust: rapid transit, a multi-use stadium, community centers, low-income housing, etc.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by James R. Ellis, 12/29/1983.
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Description: Historical/Organizational FeaturesDates: 1967-1969Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-002
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 1, Accession 2146-002
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Financial RecordsDates: 1966-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: ReportsDates: 1969-1975Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: ResolutionsDates: 1967-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Election ReturnsDates: 1968Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: WritingsDates: 1969-1973Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1957-1971Container: Box 2, Accession 2146-002
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1957-1971Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-002
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Description: EphemeraDates: 1968Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Multi-use StadiumDates: 1962-1973Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Design CommissionDates: 1968-1969Container: Box 3, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Economic Analysis CommitteeDates: 1966-1970Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: HousingDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Storm Water ControlDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Streetcars on the Central WaterfrontDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subject Series: Public Health and Safety FacilitiesDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory Committee
Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
Dates: 1961-1970Container: Box 4, Accession 2146-002 -
Description: Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory Committee
Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
Dates: 1961-1970Container: Box 5, Accession 2146-002 -
Description: Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory Committee
Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
Dates: 1961-1970Container: Box 6, Accession 2146-002 -
Description: Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Community Centers CommitteeDates: 1965-1970Container: Box 6, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Subgroups: Ad Hoc Committee for Referenda 17 and 18Dates: 1967-1969Container: Box 6, Accession 2146-002
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Description: Accession No. 2146-003: James R. Ellis papers, 1950-19751.00 cubic foot
Scope and Content: Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, charter drafts, charters.
Papers of two subgroups: King County Freeholder Commission 1950-1954; and Seattle Freeholders Board 1974-1975.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis, and Holman Law Firm, 2/13/1985.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Public officers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921- --Archives
Corporate Names
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Wash.)
- United States. National Water Commission
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Beller, David L
Corporate Names
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Community Centers Committee (creator)
- Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Rapid Transit Advisory Committee (creator)
- King County (Wash.). Freeholder Commission (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). Freeholders Board (creator)
