Human Rights Commission

Scope and Contents note

The 12-member Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to promote equality and understanding among Seattle residents, and to study, investigate, and recommend actions in regard to discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. The Commission was appointed by the mayor and reported to the Executive Department.

Scope and Contents note Records from the Seattle Mayor's Office mainly from the files of Dorm Braman and Gordon Clinton, but also including material from Floyd Miller's brief term, as well as a small amount from the beginning of Wes Uhlman's time in office. The records reflect a wide variety of issues of public interest in the 1960s. Concerns relating to discrimination, open housing, and civil rights are documented at length. Specifically, photos of the 1964 CORE-sponsored demonstration at realtor office Picture...