Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records, 1984-2014
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action
- Title
- Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records
- Dates
- 1984-2014 (inclusive)19842014
- Quantity
- 4.77 cubic feet, (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5803
- Summary
- Records of a retired citizens advocacy group
- Repository
- University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
Records are stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
Historical Note
The Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans (PSARA) is a Seattle-based branch of the Alliance for Retired Americans. Founded in 1981, PSARA affiliated with the national Alliance of Retired Americans in 2001.
In 2002, the organization changed its name to the Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens. The organization changed its name again in June of 2012 to the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action and disaffiliated with the national Alliance of Retired Americans. The organization still works in close coordination with the Washington State Alliance of Retired Americans.
Content Description
Minutes, correspondence, agendas, newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and petitions related to the organization, and issues of healthcare, housing, and income.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
To the extent that they own the copyright, the donor has transferred the copyright of the materials to the University of Washington; however, copyright in some items in this collection may be held by their respective creators. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 5803-001, Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens records, 1984-2010
- Accession No. 5803-002, Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records, 1996-2014
- Accession No. 5803-003, Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records, 1998-2001
Related Materials
The Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action website has been regularly captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine since 2013. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/3988/*/http://psara.org/ .
The PSARA blog was captured several times from 2014-2015. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/3988/*/http://psaraadvocate.blogspot.com/ Wikidata is available for this collection
Detailed Description of the Collection
Accession No. 5803-001, Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens records, 1984-2010
3 cubic feet, (3 boxes)Scope and Content: Minutes, correspondence, agendas, newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and petitions related to the Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens, also known as the Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans, and issues of healthcare, housing, and income.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Records are stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Maureen Bo, November 18, 2011.
- Description: Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens recordsContainer: Box 5803-001 Box 1
- Description: Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens recordsContainer: Box 5803-001 Box 2
- Description: Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens recordsContainer: Box 5803-001 Box 3
Accession No. 5803-002, Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records, 1996-2014
1.31 cubic feet, (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) records from president Will Parry PSARA including executive board correspondence and meeting notes, materials from the King County Central Labor Council Housing Task Force, World Trade Organization notes and information, PSARA event and action announcements and materials, including Senior Lobby Day; and copies of "The Advocate" newsletter for years 2011 through 2014. Also includes a "Cover the Uninsured" banner.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Maureen Bo, Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans, 2014-12-03
Series 1, Newsletters, 2011-2014
- Description: The Retiree Advocate newsletterDates: 2011Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 1
- Description: The Retiree Advocate newsletterDates: 2012Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 2
- Description: The Retiree Advocate newsletterDates: 2013Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 3
- Description: The Retiree Advocate newsletterDates: 2014Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 4
Series 2, Correspondence and Notes, 1996-2006
- Description: Correspondence: Incoming (Will Parry)Dates: 1996-1998Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 5
- Description: Correspondence: Outgoing (Will Parry)Dates: 1997Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 6
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry)Dates: 2002Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 7
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry)Dates: 2003Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 8
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry) (Part 1 of 2)Dates: 2004Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 9
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry) (Part 2 of 2)Dates: 2004Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 10
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry) (Part 1 of 2)Dates: 2005Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 11
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry) (Part 2 of 2)Dates: 2005Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 12
- Description: Correspondence and Notes (Will Parry)Dates: 2006Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 13
Series 3, Executive Board Materials, 2005-2008
- Description: Executive Board Meeting Minutes and AgendasDates: 2005Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 14
- Description: Executive Board Meeting Minutes and AgendasDates: 2006Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 15
- Description: Executive Board Meeting Minutes and AgendasDates: 2007Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 16
- Description: Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Agendas, and CorrespondenceDates: 2008Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 17
Series 4, Activism, 1997-2009
- Description: Political Action ForumDates: 2008Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 18
- Description: Housing Task ForceDates: 2007Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 19
- Description: Senior Lobby DayDates: 2004-2009Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 20
- Description: World Trade Organization Notes and Information (Part 1 of 2)Dates: 1997-1999Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 21
- Description: World Trade Organization Notes and Information (Part 2 of 2)Dates: 1997-1999Container: Box 5803-002 Box 1, Folder 22
Series 5, Ephemera, undated
- Description: Red and black polyester banner "Cover the Uninsured - Let's Get America Covered - www.CoverTheUninsured.com"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5803-002 Box 2
Accession No. 5803-003, Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action records, 1998-2001
0.46 cubic feet, (1 box)Scope and Content: Contains meetings minutes, treasurer reports, and correspondence related to the Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans (PSARA) in addition to reference materials pertaining to understanding social security and disability services.
Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions: To the extent that they own the copyright, the donor has transferred the copyright of the materials to the University of Washington; however, copyright in some items in this collection may be held by their respective creators. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Information: Donated by Washington State Labor Education and Research Center, 2019
Series 1, Meeting Minutes and Reports, 1989-1992
- Description: Chapter Minutes, AgendaDates: 1989-1992Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Executive Board MinutesDates: 1989-1992Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Treasurer ReportsDates: 1990-1992Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Legislative Committee MinutesDates: 1998-1992Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
Series 2, Correspondence, 2000-2001
- Description: Incoming Correspondence, January through DecemberDates: 2000Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Incoming CorrespondenceDates: 2000-2001Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Incoming Correspondence, January through DecemberDates: 2001Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
Series 3, Reference Materials
- Description: Strengthen Social Security for Working Families, A Guide for ActivistsDates: 1998-1999Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
- Description: Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services, Orientation NotebookDates: 1998-2001Container: Box 5803-003 Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)
Other Creators
Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)
- Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (creator)
- Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans (creator)
- Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens--Archives
