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James R. Ellis papers, 1950-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921-
Title
James R. Ellis papers
Dates
1950-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.00 cubic feet
Collection Number
2146
Summary
Records of a lawyer, civic leader, and public officer 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

Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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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

  • 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)
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