Guide to the Sacramento Central America Action Committee records
Finding aid prepared by Katryn Davis
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
University Library
2000 State University Drive
Sacramento, CA, 95819-6039
916-278-6144
scua@csus.edu
August 2016
Title: Sacramento Central America Action Committee records
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 2009/35
Contributing Institution:
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.75 Linear feet
(1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1995-1998
Date (inclusive): 1984-2006
Abstract: The collection contains textual records from the Sacramento Central American Action Committee (SCAAC), a peace and justice
organization in the Sacramento area. The materials, which span from the 1980s to the early 2000s, reflect SCAAC’s activities
and social causes, including support for Central American liberation movements and promotion of public awareness of social
and political issues in Central American and the Caribbean. The collection is organized into three series: Series 1 contains
administrative and organizational files, Series 2 contains reference materials pertaining to Central America and social activism,
and Series 3 contains materials pertaining to CAAC’s newsletter Central America Connection.
Language of Materials note: English & Spanish.
creator:
Sacramento Central American Action Committee.
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation note
[Identification of item], Sacramento Central American Action Committee Records, Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento.
Conditions Governing Use note
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives.
Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, The Library,
California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Scope and Contents note
The Sacramento Central America Action Committee records consist of 2.5 cubic feet of textual records spanning from the 1980s
to the early 2000s, with the bulk from the early 1990s. The materials reflect the organization’s activities and social causes
and are organized into three subseries: Administrative Materials, Newsletter, and Subject Files.
Biographical/Historical note
Sacramento Central America Action Committee (CAAC), now called Sacramento Action for Latin America (SALA), is a peace and
justice organization in the Sacramento area. It was founded in 1982 (then la Semilla) to support Central American liberation
movements and to promote public awareness and understanding of social and political issues in that region. The organization
has been particularly vocal about U.S. involvements and policies that affect Central America, and has staged marches, rallies,
boycotts, and other public events in support of Central American causes. As part of its social efforts, starting in 1985 CAAC
began publishing a now defunct newsletter, which it eventually titled
Central American Connection. Presently, the organization continues to promote social and economic justice in Central America through organizing public
events and supporting solidarity, education, and political action.
Processing Information note
Processed by Katryn Davis.
Accruals note
No additions are expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The Sacramento Central American Action Committee Records were donated to the CSUS Special Collections and University Archives
by Darien DeLu.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
DeLu, Darien
Vega, Eric
Caravan for Peace
Central America
Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (U.S.)
Latin America
Pastors for Peace (Project)
Peace movements -- United States -- California
Sacramento Community for Peace & Justice
Social action
Social Activism in Sacramento
Social justice organizations
Series 1: Administrative & Organizational Files
Subseries 1: Administrative Materials
Box 1, Folder 1
[Administrative, Miscellaneous 1],
1994-1996
Box 1, Folder 2
[Administrative, Miscellaneous 2],
1995
Box 1, Folder 3
[Administrative, Miscellaneous 3],
1995-1996
Box 1, Folder 4
[Administrative, Miscellaneous 4] CAAC Info to be Filed,
1995-1996
Box 1, Folder 5
[Administrative, Miscellaneous, Meeting Notes],
1996
Box 1, Folder 6
CAAC Staff Handbook,
1990
Box 1, Folder 7
Coordinating Committee Minutes Staff Report,
1992
Box 1, Folder 8
Coordinating Committee Notes,
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 9
Hard Copies, Key Contacts, Phone Messages,
n.d.
Subseries 2: Public Activities, Events, and Involvements
Box 1, Folder 10
[Activities, Events, and Involvements, Miscellaneous],
1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 11
Because People Matter [Newspaper],
1992-1993
Box 1, Folder 13
Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, Caravans, Peace Accords, Language School,
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 14
Press Releases [CAAC] Outgoing,
1996
Box 1, Folder 15
Press Releases [Pastors for Peace],
1996
Subseries 3: Fundraising and Financial
Box 1, Folder 18
CAAC Fundraiser, Return Info - Volunteers,
1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 19
[Donation Records],
1997-1998
Box 1, Folder 20
[Fundraising Letter],
1996
Box 1, Folder 21
Pledge Card - Master,
1998
Box 1, Folder 22
Silent Auction Information,
1995
Series 2: Reference Files
Box 1, Folder 26
CAAC Mail (1 of 2),
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 27
CAAC Mail (2 of 2)
1993-1995
Box 1, Folder 28
Central America Network,
1989-1992
Box 1, Folder 29
Central American Mission Partners,
1992
Box 1, Folder 30
Citizens for Inter-American Cooperation (Nicaragua),
1992
Box 1, Folder 31
Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador,
1994-1995
Box 1, Folder 35
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade & North American Free Trade Agreement,
1994-1995
Box 1, Folder 39
How to [Make Props for a Funeral March],
n.d.
Box 1, Folder 42
Latin American Working Group,
1997
Box 1, Folder 48
[Miscellaneous Reference Materials],
1980s-2006
Box 2, Folder 1
[Miscellaneous Reference Materials, Activism],
1980s
Box 2, Folder 2
Multilateral Agreement on Investment,
1989
Box 2, Folder 3
Multi-National Corps,
1991
Box 2, Folder 4
Neighbor to Neighbor,
1993
Box 2, Folder 5
Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala,
1993-1994
Box 2, Folder 6
Nicaragua Information,
n.d.
Box 2, Folder 16
El Salvador Projects,
1992-1993
Box 2, Folder 17
Solidarity Network, In General,
1992-1993
Box 2, Folder 18
World Bank Information,
1992
Box 2, Folder 19
[Central America Connection, Issues],
1992-2003
Box 2, Folder 21
[Printing Materials],
1997-1998
Box 2, Folder 22
[Drafts and Miscellaneous Materials],
1996-1997
Box 2, Folder 23
[Drafts] Proofreading Step A,
n.d.
Box 2, Folder 28
[Graphics and Photos],
n.d.
