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Seattle Rumor Center records, 1968-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Rumor Center (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Seattle Rumor Center records
- Dates
- 1968-1973 (inclusive)19681973
- Quantity
- 4.14 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2085
- Summary
- Papers of a Seattle social agency sponsored by church organization
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Seattle Rumor Center was founded in 1968 by the State Council of Churches during a period of racial tension in Seattle. The purpose of the Center was to stop the spread of rumors that might cause tension, panic or bring harm to an individual or group of persons, particularly in situations involving race relations. The Center was the first in the nation as a citizen-directed effort. It closed in 1973 because the need had changed and government agencies had developed methods for dealing with rumor control.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2085-001: Seattle Rumor Center records, 1968-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, financial records, summary sheets and log sheets.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Seattle Rumor Center, 2/1/1973.
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Accession No. 2085-002: Seattle Rumor Center records, 1968-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, reports.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Everett Jensen, 10/13/1989.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Rumor Center (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Race relations
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Adams, Brock, 1927-2004 (creator)
- Jensen, Everett J (creator)
- Kaplan, Seymour H (creator)
- Langpaap, P. E (creator)
- Spellman, John (creator)
