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Seattle-King County Economic Opportunity Board Minutes, 1966-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle-King County Economic Opportunity Board
- Title
- Seattle-King County Economic Opportunity Board Minutes
- Dates
- 1966-1969 (inclusive)19661969
- Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 9376-01
- Summary
- Records of a board working to eliminate poverty in Seattle and King County.
- 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-King County Economic Opportunity Board was established in 1965. Its purpose was to mobilize and coordinate public and private resources to eliminate poverty and its causes through rehabilitation, education, training, and work experience. The Board's 24 members include the mayor, the chair of the Board of King County Commissioners, and the Seattle Schools superintendent, along with other ex-officio and appointed members.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Minutes of Board meetings, covering issues including Head Start, health insurance, day care, the Central Area Co-op, youth programs, and job training.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Minutes, Record Series 9376-01 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Economic development--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Head Start programs--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Youth employment--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle-King County Economic Opportunity Board
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
