University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2146Ellis, James R. (James Reed), 1921-James R. Ellis papers1950-197511.00 cubic feetCollection materials are in
English.Records of a
lawyer, civic leader, and public officer of Seattle, WashingtonJames 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.
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
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.
Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University
of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Request at
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Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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Beller, David LEllis, James R. (James Reed), 1921- --ArchivesForward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.)Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Community Centers CommitteeForward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.). Rapid Transit Advisory CommitteeKing County (Wash.). Freeholder CommissionMunicipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Wash.)Seattle (Wash.). Freeholders BoardUnited States. National Water CommissionLawyers--Washington (State)--SeattleCivic leaders--Washington (State)--SeattlePublic officers--Washington (State)--SeattlePersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Laws and LegislationCivic ActivismPublic Works
Accession No. 2146-001: James R. Ellis papers, circa
1956-19724.00 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.
12146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Committee
Roster195612146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: General
Correspondence195712146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle:
Endorsements195712146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Committee
Reports1956-195712146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle:
Clippings12146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Transportation
Background Material196212146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Thesis: Financing
a proposed Metropolitan Government for Greater Seattle, by Robert L.
Peabody195612146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Report : The
Metropolitan Transportation Committee196212146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Revised Review
Draft - Pollution22146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: General
Correspondence1954-196522146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Thesis: The
Politics of Metropolitan Integration, by Robert E. Horn195722146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Book: The
Government of Metropolitan Miami, by Public Administration Service22146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle:
Reports1952-195522146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Maps22146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle:
Meetings195422146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle:
Ephemera22146-001Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle: Clippings
32146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Incoming
Letters1972-197332146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Background
Material197232146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings - Background
Material197232146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings-
Thirty-third197132146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings -
Thirty-seventh197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings -
Thirty-eighth197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings -
Thirty-ninth197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings -
Fortieth197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Meetings,
Forty-first197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Volume I197242146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Volume II, Final Report,
Chapter 8-17 52146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of
Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed
Report-Volume 1-3197352146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of
Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed
Report-Volume 4-7197352146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of
Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed
Report-Review of draft1972-197352146-001U.S. National Water Commission: Transcript of
Proceedings-Public Conferences on the draft of the Commission's Proposed
Report-Volume 81973Accession No. 2146-002: James R. Ellis papers, 1962-19756.00 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.
12146-002Historical/Organizational Features1967-196912146-002Correspondence1967-197022146-002Correspondence1967-197022146-002Financial Records1966-196822146-002Reports1969-197522146-002Resolutions1967-196822146-002Election Returns196822146-002Writings1969-197322146-002Clippings1957-197132146-002Clippings1957-197132146-002Ephemera196832146-002Subject Series: Multi-use Stadium 1962-197332146-002Subject Series: Design Commission1968-196942146-002Subject Series: Economic Analysis Committee1966-197042146-002Subject Series: Housing1968-197042146-002Subject Series: Storm Water Control 1967-197042146-002Subject Series: Streetcars on the Central
Waterfrontundated42146-002Subject Series: Public Health and Safety Facilities
1967-197042146-002Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory
Committee1961-1970Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
52146-002Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory
Committee1961-1970Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
62146-002Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Rapid Transit Advisory
Committee1961-1970Scope and Content: Includes minutes, 1966-67, and other related files
62146-002Subgroups: Forward Thrust. Community Centers
Committee1965-197062146-002Subgroups: Ad Hoc Committee for Referenda 17 and
181967-1969Accession No. 2146-003: James R. Ellis papers, 1950-19751.00 cubic footScope 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.