Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays Survey Forms
Scope and Contents note
Completed anonymous survey forms designed to gauge discrimination against members of the gay/lesbian community. The series consists of 1361 data forms that include demographic questions regarding age, gender, race, education, employment, residence, income, and religion. The survey also gathered information related to experiences with child rearing services, loans and credit, housing, and the work place. Several quality of life questions are included addressing how respondents cope with discrimination and regarding alienation from the non-gay/lesbian community. A brief report based on the data is also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1990-1991
Creator
- Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays was first established in 1985 as the Mayor's Lesbian/Gay Task Force. In 1989, the Task Force became a full city commission with 15 volunteer members. When the Office for Women's Rights was abolished in 1987, the Commission was absorbed into the new Office of Civil Rights, and its name was changed to the Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. The Commission advises the Mayor, City Council and other City departments on issues of concern to sexual minorities. It also recommends policies and legislation in matters affecting the sexual minority community.
Full Extent
6.4 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically in two subseries.
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Women's Rights (Organization)
- Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays Survey Forms 1990-1991
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository