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City of Refuge Resolution Records, 1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of International Affairs
- Title
- City of Refuge Resolution Records
- Dates
- 198519851985
- Quantity
- 0.4 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4102-02
- 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 Office of International Affairs was created in 1986 as an office of the Executive Department. It represented the City's interest in international activities related to the Sister City program, protocol for visiting international dignitaries, international trade and tourism, and Seattle's Consular Corps. The office was incorporated into the Office of Intergovernmental Relations in 1992.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence and testimony regarding Seattle City Council's consideration of the Sanctuary City resolution to provide have for refugees from Central America. The resolution passed in January 1986 declaring Seattle a city of refuge. It was repealed by voter Initiative 30 in November 1986. Records include some correspondence in Spanish.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], City of Refuge Resolution Records, Record Series 4102-02 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 | Statements and Testimony, July 23 Hearing | 1985 |
| 1 | 2 | Statistics and Commentary | 1985 |
| 1 | 3 | Tutela Legal Reports (In Spanish) | 1985 |
| 1 | 4 | Comision de Derechos Humanos de El Salvador (Spanish) | 1985 |
| 1 | 5 | Comite de Madres de Desparecidos (Spanish) | 1985 |
| 1 | 6 | Hearing Materials, Testimony | 1985 |
| 1 | 7 | Seattle's International Agenda: What Should It Be? | 1985 |
| 1 | 8 | Seattle Citizen's Tribunal, Findings | 1985 |
| 1 | 9 | Resolutions, Other Cities | 1985 |
| 1 | 10 | Resolution, Draft | 1985 |
| 1 | 11 | Report to Congress | 1985 |
| 1 | 12 | Report for Council Action, Declaring Seattle a Sanctuary | 1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Refugees--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Citizens' Commission on Central America
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of International Affairs
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
