City of Refuge Resolution Records, 1985
Table of Contents
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 Note
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 Description
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 It was repealed by voter Initiative 30 in November 1986.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 Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], City of Refuge Resolution Records, Record Series 4102-02 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Statements and Testimony, July 23 HearingDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Statistics and CommentaryDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Tutela Legal Reports (In Spanish)Dates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Comision de Derechos Humanos de El Salvador (Spanish)Dates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Comite de Madres de Desparecidos (Spanish)Dates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Hearing Materials, TestimonyDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Seattle's International Agenda: What Should It Be?Dates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Seattle Citizen's Tribunal, FindingsDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Resolutions, Other CitiesDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Resolution, DraftDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Report to CongressDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Report for Council Action, Declaring Seattle a SanctuaryDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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.)
