First organized in 1985, Seattle Area Archivists (SeArch) was formed for the purpose of allowing Seattle archivists “to become acquainted with one another and their archives, share knowledge of resources, and increase professional awareness.”
More than 30 years later, SeArch remains committed to providing opportunities for the informal exchange of information among its members and to promoting the preservation and use of archival, manuscript, and other specialized research materials in the Seattle area and greater Puget Sound region.


