This collection contains the records of the Orange County Human Relations Council. The records document events, organizations, and initiatives with which Rusty Kennedy, the Orange County Human Relations Commission, and affiliates were involved. Orange County Human Relations Council is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1991 by Rusty Kennedy for the purposed of developing and implementing proactive human relations programs in partnership with schools, corporations, cities, foundations, and individuals. The Orange County Human Relations Council grew out the Orange County Human Relations Commission.

3.25 Linear Feet (2 record cartons; 2 letter document boxes; 1 letter half document box)

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The collection has not been processed but is open for research. Access to original VHS tapes and compact discs is restricted; researchers may request listening/viewing copies. Please contact the Department of Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.