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Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records
MS.5  
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  • Arrangement
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Historical
  • Scope and Contents
  • Processing Information

  • 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