8410-00. Seattle Women's Commission
Record Group
Identifier: 8410-00
The Seattle Women’s Commission was established in 1970 to provide advice to the Mayor, City Council, and other departments regarding women’s issues. The Commission’s mission is to establish goals, priorities, and immediate action objectives in alleviating discrimination against women. The Commission originally gave direction to the Seattle Women’s Division of the Office of Human Resources in the Executive Department. A reorganization in 1973 created the Office of Women’s Rights which provided staff and support for the Commission until OWR was abolished. The Office of Civil Rights now provides staff and support to the Commission.
Creator:
Seattle Women's Commission
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Seattle Women's Commission Minutes
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8410-01
Abstract
Minutes from meetings of the Seattle Women's Commission.
Dates:
1971-2001
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Women's Commission Correspondence
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8410-02
Scope and Contents note
Incoming and outgoing correspondence of the SWC. Arranged chronologically.
Dates:
1972-1999
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Women's Commission Subject Files
Series
Identifier: 8410-03
Scope and Contents note
Reports, resumes, appointments, by-laws, mailing lists, training materials, and newspaper clippings related to the Seattle Women's Commission. Topics include: Women with Disabilities, Women's Shelters, Women in the Sex Industry, Violence Against Women, Discrimination and Child Care. Also included are materials related to the nomination, appointment and administration of the Commission and its Sub-Committees.
Dates:
1971-2000
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives