Seattle Transit System Annual Reports, 1940-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk
Title
Seattle Transit System Annual Reports
Dates
1940-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
.4 cubic foot , (1 box)
Collection Number
1802-I6
Summary
Annual reports of the Seattle Transit System, 1940 to 1971.
Repository
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov
Access Restrictions

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Seattle Transportation Commission operated the public transit system from 1939 to 1951; the Seattle Transit Commission operated the bus system from 1951 until 1971, when it was transferred to Metro. The public transportation system was called the Seattle Transit System during these years.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The annual reports of the Seattle Transit System date from 1940 to 1971. The early reports contain information on changes in public transportation, such as taking out rail cars and replacing them with trolleys or buses. The reports contain statistics on accidents, passengers and financial information as well as information on fare structure, lines, and other issues. The reports during the 1940s are engineering reports from outside companies. In the 1950s, the reports are almost entirely statistical. In the 1960s, the reports contain brief narratives but are primarily statistical.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Seattle Transit System Annual Reports, Record Series 1802-I6. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Annual reports are arranged chronologically by year.

Custodial History

Records were originally filed with the City Clerk in the Comptroller/Clerk's Files (CFs) and were removed to create this record series.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Seattle Transit System Annual Reports, 1940-1971Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1940
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1941
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1942
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1943
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1943
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1944
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1945-1947
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1948
1/1
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1949
1/2
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1944
1/2
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1945
1/2
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1946
1/3
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1947
1/3
Seattle Transit System Annual Report, Engineering
1948
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1950
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1951
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1952-1953
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1954
1/4
Seattle Transit Commission Annual Report
1955
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1956
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1957
1/4
Seattle Transit Commission Annual Report
1958
1/4
Seattle Transit Commission Annual Report
1959
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1960
1/4
Seattle Transit Commission Annual Report
1960
1/4
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1961
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1962
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1963
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1964
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1965
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1967
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1968
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1969
1/5
Seattle Transit System Annual Report
1970

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Buses--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Local transit--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Street-railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Urban transportation--Washington (State)--Seattle

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Annual reports

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Seattle Transit System (creator)