Central Seattle Community Council Federation records, 1945-1984.

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Central Seattle Community Council Federation records, 1945-1984.

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Correspondence, financial records, reports, subject files, and committee files of the Central Seattle Community Council Federation (1958-1984) and the Jackson Street Coummunity Council (1945-1969). Major corresondents include the National Health & Welfare Retirement Association, the Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise, Community Chest and Council of Seattle and King County, Health and Welfare Council of Seattle and King County, Neighborhood House Inc., and the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers.

28.29 cubic feet, including textual materials and 1 negative microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8314167

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