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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Refugees -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Arlene Oki Records

 Series
Identifier: 3625-02
Abstract

Records of Arlene Oki related to homelessness, immigrant and refugee services, and other related issues.

Dates: 1978-2010

Citizen's Commission on Central America Records

 Series
Identifier: 4102-01
Abstract

Records of the Citizens' Commission on Central America (1983-1986), including meeting minutes, correspondence, and draft legislation.

Dates: 1983-1986

City of Refuge Resolution Records

 Series
Identifier: 4102-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and testimony regarding Seattle City Council's consideration of the Sanctuary City resolution to provide for refugees from Central America. The resolution passed in January 1986 declaring Seattle a city of refuge. It was repealed by voter Initiative 30 in November 1986. Records include some correspondence in Spanish.

Dates: 1985

Charles T. Royer Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, and other records related to the issues, programs, and organizations that were part of the work of the Mayor's Office during Royer's tenure. Major topics covered include downtown issues, housing, the arts, community councils, transportation, KidsPlace, environmental issues, sports, Interstate 90, Metro, gay and minority issues, Pioneer Square, schools, and boards and commissions. Arranged alphabetically by subject for each year.

Dates: 1978-1989

Immigrant and Refugee Engagement Records

 Series
Identifier: 6330-02
Abstract

Records relating to outreach and programming for immigrants and refugees in Seattle.

Dates: 2002 - 2009