National Archives at Seattle

National Archives at Seattle. The National Archives at Seattle is a regional archives facility located in Seattle, Washington (state), and is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which also includes facilities such as the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. and the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The facility serves the Northwest Region of the United States, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington (state), and is affiliated with institutions such as the University of Washington, Seattle University, and the Washington State Archives. The National Archives at Seattle is also near other notable institutions, including the Seattle Central Library, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.

● History

The National Archives at Seattle was established in 1963 as a regional archives facility, with the goal of preserving and making accessible federal records from the Northwest Region of the United States. The facility has been located in several different buildings over the years, including the Pioneer Square area of Seattle and the current location in Sand Point, Seattle. The National Archives at Seattle has been involved in several notable projects, including the preservation of records from the Hanford Site in Washington (state), the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington (state), and the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. The facility has also worked with institutions such as the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to preserve and make accessible records related to national parks and Native American reservations.

● Holdings

The National Archives at Seattle holds a wide range of federal records, including documents related to land ownership and property rights in the Northwest Region of the United States. The facility also holds records related to immigration and naturalization, including documents from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and the U.S. Customs Service. Other notable holdings include records from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Seattle Field Office. The facility also holds records related to World War II, including documents from the War Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as records related to the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The National Archives at Seattle is also affiliated with institutions such as the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution.

● Facilities

The National Archives at Seattle is located in a LEED-certified building in Sand Point, Seattle, which was designed by the architectural firm ZGF Architects and built by the Turner Construction Company. The facility includes a research room where visitors can access and view records, as well as a microfilm room and a library. The facility also includes exhibition space where records and artifacts are displayed, including exhibits on the history of the Northwest Region and the federal government's role in the region. The National Archives at Seattle is also near other notable facilities, including the Seattle Center, the Space Needle, and the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. The facility is affiliated with institutions such as the University of Washington Libraries, the Seattle Public Library, and the Washington State Library.

● Services

The National Archives at Seattle provides a range of services to researchers and the public, including research assistance and record retrieval. The facility also offers workshops and training sessions on topics such as genealogy research and federal records management. The National Archives at Seattle also provides scanning and digitization services for records and documents, and offers interlibrary loan services through institutions such as the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and the Western Library Network (WLN). The facility is also affiliated with institutions such as the National Genealogical Society, the Society of American Archivists, and the American Library Association.

● Programs

The National Archives at Seattle offers a range of programs and events for the public, including lectures and workshops on topics such as history, genealogy, and federal records management. The facility also offers tours of the research room and exhibition space, and provides educational programs for students and teachers. The National Archives at Seattle also participates in community outreach programs, including partnerships with institutions such as the Seattle Public Schools, the University of Washington, and the Washington State Historical Society. The facility is also affiliated with institutions such as the National Council on Public History, the American Historical Association, and the Organization of American Historians. Category:National Archives and Records Administration