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Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-005

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.

Dates

  • 1990-2012
  • Majority of material found within 1998-2012

Creator

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.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 half box)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Robin Guthrie, 2017.

Title
Finding Aid for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays records
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Robin Guthrie
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Monterey Bay Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library
100 Campus Center
Seaside CA 93955 United States