Civil Service Commission Annual Reports 1894-1998

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Civil Service Commission Annual Reports 1894-1998

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv49941

Annual reports for the Civil Service Commission from 1894 to 1975, including Labor Commissioner reports, Office Early reports, and Civil Service reports. Appendices include more detailed information, such as statistics, rulings, and amendments.

1.6 cubic ft.; (4 boxes)

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Seattle Municipal Archives

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