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Gay and Lesbian Task Force Records, 1987-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Commission for Lesbians and Gays
- Title
- Gay and Lesbian Task Force Records
- Dates
- 1987-1991 (inclusive)19871991
- Quantity
- 0.4 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 8405-02
- Summary
- Records relating to the work of a task force working on areas of concern to the LGBTQ+ community.
- 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 Commission for Lesbians and Gays was first established in 1985 as the Mayor's Lesbian/Gay Task Force. In 1989, the Task Force became 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 of 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, reports, surveys, and news clippings related to the activities of the task force. Materials deal primarily with the passage and monitoring of legislation extending benefits to domestic partners of City officials and employees.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Gay and Lesbian Task Force Records, Record Series 8405-02 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Additional Information | 1988-1990 |
| 1 | 2 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Benefits First Year Report | 1991 |
| 1 | 3 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Survey | 1989 |
| 1 | 4 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, News Articles | 1988-1991 |
| 1 | 5 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, A Family Affair Newsletter | 1988 |
| 1 | 6 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Press Releases and Forum, Domestic Partnership | 1988-1990 |
| 1 | 7 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Affidavits of Domestic Partnership | 1989 |
| 1 | 8 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Legislation and Ordinance | 1987-1991 |
| 1 | 9 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Benefits, Reports and Testimonies | 1987-1989 |
| 1 | 10 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Tax Consequences | 1989-1990 |
| 1 | 11 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Legal Examples of Discrimination | 1988-1989 |
| 1 | 12 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Benefits, Letters | 1988-1989 |
| 1 | 13 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Domestic Partnership, Legal Strategies | 1989 |
| 1 | 14 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Immigration | 1989 |
| 1 | 15 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Issues and History | 1982-1991 |
| 1 | 16 | Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Press Releases | 1984-1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Domestic partner benefits--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Gay rights--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Gay and Lesbian Task Force
- Seattle (Wash.). Office for Women's Rights
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
