Finding Aid for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records MS.5
Finding aid prepared by Robin Guthrie
California State University, Monterey Bay Archives and Special Collections
2017
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955
archives@csumb.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
California State University, Monterey Bay Archives and Special Collections
Title: Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records
creator:
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Identifier/Call Number: MS.5
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
(1 half box)
Date (inclusive): 1990-2012
Date (bulk): 1998-2012
Abstract: This collection consists of organizational records of the Monterey County chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays (PFLAG), including founding documentation, board meeting minutes, and newsletters.
Arrangement
Materials arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by David Reichard, 2016.
Additional materials donated by Terry Blum, 2017.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for research by appointment only. Please contact Archives and Special Collections staff in advance
to request access.
Conditions Governing Use
California State University, Monterey Bay does not hold copyright to this collection. Archives and Special Collections recognizes
that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner
of copyright.
Historical
Founded in 1972, PFLAG is the nation's largest LGBTQ family and ally organization, with a network of over 400 chapters. PFLAG
provides support, education and advocacy for people who are LGBTQ, their families, and their allies.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of organizational records of the Monterey County chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays (PFLAG), including incorporation documents, bylaws, and board meeting minutes. Additional materials include general
information from a forum on marriage in California and presentation notes outlining the possible establishment of a Salinas
PFLAG chapter.
This collection also contains issues of PFLAG
Waves, the newsletter of the Monterey County chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), which was published
bimonthly. Issues include a calendar of PFLAG events, basic meeting information, community events announcements, short articles
and press releases of potential interest to the local LGBTQ community, and occasionally photographs from events.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Robin Guthrie, 2017.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Newsletters
Monterey County LGBTQ Collection
Homosexuality and education
Homosexuality -- Social aspects
Family life education
Box 1, Folder 1
Board meeting minutes
1998-2006
Box 1, Folder 2
Bylaws, guidelines, and mission
2000, 2003, undated
2003
Box 1, Folder 3
Legal documents
1990, 2000-2006
bulk
Box 1, Folder 4
Marriage rights forum
2008 June 9
Box 1, Folder 13
Salinas chapter proposal
undated
