Records of the Office of the Mayor 1956-1970

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Records of the Office of the Mayor 1956-1970

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Records from the Seattle Mayor's Office mainly from the files of Dorm Braman and Gordon Clinton, but also including material from Floyd Miller's brief term, as well as a small amount from the beginning of Wes Uhlman's time in office.

65.4 cubic feet; 164 boxes

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City of Seattle SeattleMunicipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6367093

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