A Study of Racial Tension in Tacoma, 1970
Scope and Contents
A Study of Racial Tension in Tacoma was put together by the new Washington State Board Against Discrimination in response to the racially motivated Mother's Day Disturbance in May 1969. The report presents an initial analysis of race relations data gathered from the population and published in 1970. Two copies.
Dates
- 1970
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on these materials.
Historical Note
In response to the racial and civil rights-focused protests sweeping the United States in the late 1960s, several state institutions decided to conduct their own surveys about the state of race relations in Tacoma. It is important to note that this publication was produced by white leadership, however these surveys may be read against the grain in conjunction with other records, suggesting the working and living conditions of non-white populations, as well as indicating the racial profiling and make up of the city.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Formerly part of the Tacoma Community College Library main collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred to the Archive from the TCC Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Tacoma Community College Archives Repository