Human Rights Commission Subject Files
Scope and Contents note
Subject files concerning issues addressed by the Human Rights Commission, including equity in contracting, a conference on equitable workplaces, and police-community relationships.
Dates
- Creation: 1997-2000
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
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.
Extent
0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically.
Subject
- Seattle Human Rights Commission (Organization)
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Seattle Human Rights Commission Subject Files 1997-2000
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Janet Ness
- Date
- Š 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
- EAD Location
- http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv21838
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository