Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, surveys, memoranda, notes, rosters and news clippings related to the activities and projects of the Commission. Topics include: discrimination based on sexual orientation, hate crimes, health issues, domestic partnership, sensitivity training, the selection of a new Fire Chief, applicants for the Commission, and administrative issues.
Dates
- Creation: 1997-1999
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Mayor's Lesbian/Gay Task Force was established in 1985 within the Office for Women's Rights. In 1989, the Task Force became the Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays, 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 for 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
0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records of a commission which works to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly and equitably addresses sexual minority concerns.
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically.
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights (Organization)
- Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files 1997-1999
- 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/xv12762
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository