The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance Records provide a thorough documentation of the organization’s entire history, from its inception in August 1992, through its non-profit incorporation in 1995, to its dissolution in 2005.

The PNJA records contain detailed administrative records, including meeting minutes, articles of incorporation and 501-C3 documentation, and strategic planning documents. Financial records provide a thorough documentation of the PNJA’s income and expenditures, grants, advertising, fundraising activities, and corporate sponsorship. The activities and events series documents most of the artists brought to Bellingham by the PNJA, as well as special events such as the Jazz Literature series and the PNJA Jazz Film series. The records for individual artists include biographies, promotional materials, photographs, and performance information such as contracts. PNJA Educational and charitable activities are also documented, including the Western Washington University Jazz Symposium with Buddy Collette, and Whatcom County High School Jazz Clinics. Lastly, there is a collection of posters and fliers representing a large variety of PNJA-sponsored events.