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Rochester, Mary Ellen. Alfred R. Rochester scrapbooks, 1940-1987.

Title: Alfred R. Rochester scrapbooks, 1940-1987.

Scrapbooks relating to the life and work of Al Rochester (a New Deal Democrat who served twelve years on the Seattle City Council and became an influential booster of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair), compiled by his daughter, Mary Ellen Rochester. Vol. 1 contains newspaper clippings from Rochester's public life, focusing almost exclusively on his years as a City Council member. However, there are a few clippings that pre-date and post-date his tenure on the Council. Vol. 2 contains newspaper clippings commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Topics represented include the World Fair Commission of 1955-1962; the Century 21 Exposition; the Alaskan Way Viaduct; and parks in Seattle.

ArchivalResource: 2 v.

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Guide to the Alfred R. Rochester Scrapbooks, 1940-1987

Title: Guide to the Alfred R. Rochester Scrapbooks 1940-1987

Two scrapbooks documenting the public career of Al Rochester, as well as the 25th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

ArchivalResource: 2 volumes

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv88594 View