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

Creation: 1971-2000

Creator

Seattle Women's Commission (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

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 support for the Commission. In 1996, OWR was merged into the Office for Civil Rights which now provides staff and support to the Commission.