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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

3810-00. Human Rights Commission

 Record Group
Identifier: 3810-00
The 12-member Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to promote equality and understanding among Seattle residents, and to study, investigate, and make recommendations regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. The Commission reported to the Executive Department. In 1969, with creation of the Human Rights Department, the Commission’s function became more advisory. It makes recommendations to the Department and conducts hearings relating to housing and employment discrimination.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Human Rights Commission Minutes and Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 3810-01
Scope and Contents note

Commission minutes, correspondence, reports, studies, newsletters, and reference material relating to the activities of the Human Rights Commission prior to creation of the Human Rights Department.

Dates: 1958-1968

Human Rights Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 3810-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, newsletters, and reference material relating to the activities of the Human Rights Commission prior to creation of the Human Rights Department.

Dates: 1963-1968

Human Rights Commission Meeting Materials

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 3810-03
Abstract

Meeting materials of a commission which advocates for justice and equal opportunity, advises the City of Seattle on human rights issues and collaborates with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide.

Dates: 1997-2000

Human Rights Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 3810-04
Abstract

Records of a commission which advocates for justice and equal opportunity, advises the City of Seattle on human rights issues and collaborates with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide.

Dates: 1997-2000

Human Rights Commission Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1802-L7
Scope and Contents note

The 12-member Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to promote equality and understanding among Seattle residents, and to study, investigate, and recommend actions in regard to discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. The Commission was appointed by the mayor and reported to the Executive Department.

Dates: 1963-1968