Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records, 1990-2012, bulk 1998-2012

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records
Dates:
1990-2012, bulk 1998-2012
Creators:
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
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.
Extent:
.21 Linear Feet (1 half box)
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / 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.

Acquisition information:
Donated by David Reichard, 2016. Additional materials donated by Terry Blum, 2017.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Robin Guthrie, 2017.

Arrangement:

Materials arranged alphabetically by subject title.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Robin Guthrie
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2017-10-18 22:57:52 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for research by appointment only. Please contact Archives and Special Collections staff in advance to request access.

Terms of access:

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.

Location of this collection:
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library
3054 Divarty Street
Seaside, CA 93955-8001, US