In keeping with this month’s theme of History, I went looking for Web sites that contain historical information for Seattle, King County and Washington. As a librarian, nothing makes me happier than finding a well-crafted research guide on a topic. I found such an animal at the Seattle Public Library’s Web site. Its guide on Local History contains links to general Web sites, historic records, house and building history, images, maps, oral histories and more: http://tinyurl.com/5cawto.
Of particular interest to the legal researcher may be these links to archives containing governmental information (descriptions are from SPL’s guide):
Digital Archives from the Washington Secretary of State
Electronic records from both state and local agencies that have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) – Pacific-Alaska Region
Maintains retired records from federal agencies and courts in Idaho, Oregon and Washington:
http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/index.html.
Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room
The Seattle Public Library’s collection of Seattle history materials:
http://tinyurl.com/5evn8v.
King County Records & Certificates
Links to where to find King County records for genealogy and historical research:
http://www.king county.gov/records.aspx.
Seattle Municipal Archives
Repository for records of city agencies and elected officials: http://www.cityofseattle.net/CityArchives/.
Washington State Archives – Puget Sound Regional Branch
Maintains local government records, including those from county offices. such as the auditor and the clerk, and from municipalities, school districts and other service districts.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_puget.aspx.
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