Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files, 1997-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights
Title
Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files
Dates
1997-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
.4 cubic foot, (1 box)
Collection Number
3830-02
Summary
Records of a commission which works to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly and equitably addresses sexual minority concerns.
Repository
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov
Access Restrictions

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files, Record Series 3830-02. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

3830-02:  Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities Subject Files, 1997-1999Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Accomplishments
1998
1/2
Correspondence
1997
1/3
Outgoing Correspondence
1998
1/4
Current Activities
1998
1/5
Health and Safety Brochure
1998
1/6
Project Flyer
1997
1/7
Resumes, Appointments - Applicants
1997
1/8
Resumes, Appointments - Applicants
1997
1/9
Resumes, Appointments - Applicants
1998
1/10
Retreat
1998
1/11
Rosters
1997-1999
1/12
Survey, Opinion
1997-1998
1/13
Seattle Commission For Sexual Minorities
1999

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Domestic partner benefits--Washington--Seattle
  • Gays--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Homosexuality--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Lesbians--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Sexual minorities--Washington (State)--Seattle

Corporate Names

  • Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities (creator)