Human Rights Commission Subject Files 1997-2000

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Human Rights Commission Subject Files 1997-2000

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Records of a commission which advocates for justice and equal opportunity, advises the City of Seattle on human rights issues and collaborates with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide.

.6 cubic foot; 2 boxes

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City of Seattle SeattleMunicipal Archives

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Seattle Human Rights Commission

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City agency of Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Human Rights Commission changed its name to the Seattle Human Rights Department. From the guide to the Seattle Human Rights Commission records, 1958-1968, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections) ...

Seattle (Wash.). Office for Civil Rights

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The 12-member Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to promote equality and understanding among Seattle residents, and to study, investigate, and make recommendations regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. The Commission reported to the Executive Department. In 1969, with creation of the Human Rights Department, the Commission's function became more advisory. It makes recommendations to the Department and conducts hearings relating to...