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)
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
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

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.)