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)
Quantity
4.14 cubic feet
Collection Number
2085
Summary
Papers of a Seattle social agency sponsored by church organization
Repository
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
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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.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2085-001: Seattle Rumor Center records, 1968-1973Return to Top

4.00 cubic feet (4 boxes)

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.

Description
Seattle Rumor Center records

Accession No. 2085-002: Seattle Rumor Center records, 1968-1973Return to Top

.14 cubic foot

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.

Description
Seattle Rumor Center records

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

  • Personal Names
    • Adams, Brock, 1927-2004 (creator)
    • Jensen, Everett J (creator)
    • Kaplan, Seymour H (creator)
    • Langpaap, P. E (creator)
    • Spellman, John (creator)