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Christian Friends for Racial Equality Records, 1942-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Christian Friends for Racial Equality
- Title
- Christian Friends for Racial Equality Records
- Dates
- 1942-197019421970
- Quantity
- .21 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4040 (Accession No. 4040-003)
- Summary
- Administrative papers of multi-racial Seattle organization that worked to overcome racial and religious discrimination by peaceful means
- 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Christian Friends for Racial Equality was a Seattle organization established in 1942 to promote interracial understanding. Its 17 charter members included Edith Steinmetz, who became the group’s historian. The multi-racial membership fought racial and religious discrimination through education and outreach, and sought to promote understanding through social acquaintance. Group activities included meetings, speakers, and social events. In 1967, the organization changed its name to Christians and Friends for Racial Equality.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Reports, correspondence, minutes, programs, speeches and writings, and ephemera, 1942-1970.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on duplication, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
The collection is a merger of two accessions. The first came from Allen R. Potter, a Seattle social worker who entrusted his papers to Chester Kingsbury, who in turn donated them on to the Libraries in 1989. The second accession was given by Ethelyn Hartwick to the Seattle Public Library, which transferred the materials in 2001.
Processing Note
The two accessions were merged and processed in 2002.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Historical FeaturesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1-2 | "Twenty Years' History of the Christian Friends for
Racial Equality, Seattle, WA,1942-1962 or, What Are Seattle People
Doing?" |
1962 |
| 1/3 | Clipping |
1965 |
Incoming Letters, 1962Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/4
Intraorganizational Correspondence, 1956-1970Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/5
MinutesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/6 | General Meeting |
1942-1944 |
| 1/7 | Executive Board Minutes |
1960, n.d. |
Programs, 1955-1960Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/8
Speeches and Writings, 1956-1959Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/9
Legislation, 1959Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/10
Conferences and Conventions, 1957Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/11
Ephemera, 1956-1958, n.d.Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/12
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil rights--Societies, etc
- Equality--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Christian Friends for Racial Equality--Archives
- Christians and Friends for Racial Equality--Archives
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Race relations
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
