ATLANTA PRIME TIMERS.
Atlanta Prime Timers records, 1996-2014

Emory University

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-6887

rose.library@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/vj3nw

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Atlanta Prime Timers.
Title: Atlanta Prime Timers records, 1996-2014
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 1308
Extent: 3 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:Records of the Atlanta Prime Timers from 1996-2014, including membership applications, financial records, administrative files, and a significant run of the group's newsletter, APTitudes.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Related Materials in This Repository

Richard Rhodes papers

Source

Gift of Richard Rhodes, 2014

Custodial History

Richard Rhodes served on the Board of Directors for Atlanta Prime Timers.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Atlanta Prime Timers records, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Appraisal Note

Curator of Political, Cultural, and Social Movements collections Randy Gue acquired the collection as part of the Rose Library's holdings in LGBT history. Archivists have retained all material received with the collection.

Processing

Arranged and described at the collection level by Meaghan O'Riordan, January 2021.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Atlanta Prime Timers is the Atlanta, Georgia, chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide. Prime Timers Worldwide are older gay or bisexual men who choose to have their social lives enriched by the diverse activities in which their members engage. Chapters, including the Atlanta one, involve themselves in their community with volunteerism, politics, gay issues, arts, entertainment, medical issues, support groups, and other facets of healthy living. The Atlanta chapter is the third-oldest chapter of the group, founded in 1989. The group produces a bimonthly newsletter called APTitudes, fosters social connections, and hosts social and educational events.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of the records of Atlanta Prime Timers from 1996-2014, including membership applications, financial records, administrative files, and a significant run of the group's newsletter, APTitudes.

Arrangement Note

Arranged alphabetically by title.

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Container List

Box Folder Content
1 - Administrative materials, including mission statement, constitution, forms, event and meeting records, 2008-2012
1 - APTitudes newsletter, 2008-2014
3 - APTitudes newsletter and Central Oklahoma Prime Timers newsletter, 2007-2014
2 - Membership applications and financial records, 1996-2011
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