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Seattle-King County Youth Commission Minutes, 1962-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk
- Title
- Seattle-King County Youth Commission Minutes
- Dates
- 1962-1970 (inclusive)19621970
- Quantity
- 0.2 cubic foot, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 1802-M5
- Summary
- Meeting minutes of the Seattle-King County Youth Commission, which served as a youth advisory group and advised elected officials on issues such as youth employment, juvenile delinquency, and drug use.
- Repository
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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
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Seattle-King County Youth Commission was established in 1964 to advise the elected officials of Seattle and King County on issues such as juvenile delinquency and youth recreation. It also coordinated citizen input on these issues and served as a youth advocacy group. The commission consisted of 22 members, 11 appointed by the Mayor and 11 by the King County Executive. Membership was made up of eight youth, four representatives from youth agencies, four representatives from funding sources, and six community members. It was abolished in 1977. The commission’s predecessor was the Municipal Advisory Commission on Youth (MACY).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of minutes of the commission, detailing its work on programs and employment for youth. Also includes minutes of the Municipal Advisory Commission on Youth for 1962 and 1963. Youth employment was a major focus of the commission; minutes document discussions of job counseling and training programs. Drug use was talked about at length, including the extent of use among youth and the areas where drugs were most available, along with recommendations for drug-related education and legislation. Issues discussed relating to juvenile delinquents included recidivism, detention center overcrowding, and caseloads for parole officers. Other topics covered in commission meetings included coffeehouses, dropouts, youth recreation, and curfews.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Seattle-King County Youth Commission Minutes, Record Series 1802-M5. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
1802-M5: Seattle-King County Youth Commission Minutes, 1962-1970Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Municipal Advisory Commission
on Youth Minutes |
1962-1963 |
| 1/2 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1964 |
| 1/3 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1965 |
| 1/4 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1966 |
| 1/5 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1967 |
| 1/6 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1968 |
| 1/7 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1969 |
| 1/8 | Seattle/King County Youth
Commission Minutes |
1970 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Advisory boards--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Juvenile delinquency--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Youth employment--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Youth drug use--Washington (State)--Seattle
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Minutes
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- Seattle-King County Youth Commission (creator)
- Municipal Advisory Commission on Youth (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Julie
Kerssen
2006
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
