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Commission of Fifteen Freeholders Records, 1926
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk
- Title
- Commission of Fifteen Freeholders Records
- Dates
- 192619261926
- Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1801-17
- Repository
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Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The City Clerk maintains the City's legislative records, official filings, and the Seattle Municipal Archives; keeps the minutes of City Council meetings; and provides information services to City agencies and the public. Seattle's first City Charter allowed for a Clerk of the Common Council to be elected by the Council. In 1875 the position of City Clerk became elective and remained so until 1896 when the new Charter designated the Comptroller ex-officio City Clerk. The Comptroller served as City Clerk through 1992. A 1991 City Charter amendment transferred the Comptroller's function to the Department of Finance and the City Clerk's Office became a division of the Legislative Department effective in 1993.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Commission was established to draft a new City Charter and submit it to the electorate. Records include minutes of Commission meetings, a copy of the proposed charter, and internal committee assignments. The proposed charter was defeated.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Commission of Fifteen Freeholders Records, Record Series 1801-17 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Commission of Fifteen Freeholders. Minutes (March) | 1926 |
| 1 | 2 | Commission of Fifteen Freeholders. Minutes (April) | 1926 |
| 1 | 3 | Commission of Fifteen Freeholders. Committee Assignments | 1926 |
| 1 | 4 | Commission of Fifteen Freeholders. Parks, Welfare and Library Committee Report | 1926 |
| 1 | 5 | Commission of Fifteen Freeholders. Proposed City Charter. Signed Transcript | 1926 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Commission of Fifteen Freeholders (Seattle, Wash.)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
