October is Archives Month! This year’s theme for Washington State is “Express Yourself,” highlighting the diverse ways people have documented their lives, creative outlets, and personal perspectives. Archival repositories throughout the state hold materials of self-expression such as handwritten letters revealing thoughts and relationships; photographs of music and dance performances;… [ Keep reading ]
The archives has a collection of 29 photos highlighting the activities of the Parks Department’s Sails and Trails Club in the early 1930s, and we could use your help identifying the people and places depicted! The club was founded in 1929 by Parks employee Pearl Powell, who was hired during… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Parks Department’s Meadowbrook Pool officially opened to the public on October 14, 1975 – 50 years ago today! SMA holds materials documenting the planning, construction, opening, and use of this important community resource since it first began serving the public and nearby Nathan Hale High School students a… [ Keep reading ]
Welcome to Primary Sources, the new blog from the Seattle Municipal Archives (SMA)! We look forward to giving you a peek behind the scenes and sharing news, finds, and resources from the archives. What you can expect in this space: To kick things off, check out our Views from the… [ Keep reading ]
