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Gay Fathers Association of Seattle records, 1991-2020

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gay Fathers Association of Seattle
Title
Gay Fathers Association of Seattle records
Dates
1991-2020 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.42 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
6343 (Accession No. 6343-001)
Summary
Organizational records, photographs, and ephemera of the Gay Fathers Association of Seattle
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access. Researchers required to sign an Agreement for Use of Restricted Materials to preserve anonymity of persons represented in these records. Digital media is closed until evaluated.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Gay Fathers Association of Seattle (GFAS) was founded in 1979 to provide a safe forum and supportive environment for gay or bisexual men who are or want to be fathers, or who have been or are currently married. GFAS hosts weekly meetings, social events, and promotes networking in the larger community to assist its community with issues such as parenting, coming out, and relationships with families and friends.

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Content Description

Organizational records, photographs, and ephemera of the Gay Fathers Association of Seattle

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Stephen Schlott, February 9, 2021

Related Materials

The Gay Fathers Association of Seattle website has been captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine several times since 2016. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/4224/*/http://www.gfas.org/

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: GFAS Board Meetings
    Dates: 1998-2003
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: GFAS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
    Dates: 1996-1998
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: GFAS General Membership Meetings
    Dates: 1998-2003
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: GFAS Constitution and Bylaws
    Dates: 1997
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4
  • Description: GFAS Financial Reports
    Dates: 1998-1999
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5
  • Description: GFAS Newsletters
    Dates: 1992-2000
    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: GFAS Event Flyers
    Dates: 1998-2000
    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: Membership Mailings
    Dates: 1994-1995
    Container: Box/Folder 1/8
  • Description: GFAS Support Group Materials
    Dates: 2001
    Container: Box/Folder 1/9
  • Description: GFAS Miscellaneous Correspondence
    Dates: 1992-1994
    Container: Box/Folder 1/10
  • Description: GFAS Photographs
    Print photos and 1 photo disc
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 1/11
  • Description: GFAS Digital Records
    flash drive with printed directory
    Dates: 2003-2009
    Container: Box/Folder 1/12
  • Description: GFAS Digital Records
    flash drive with printed directory
    Dates: 2015-2020
    Container: Box/Folder 1/13
  • Description: Hands Off Washington - Correspondence
    Dates: 1993-1994
    Container: Box/Folder 1/14
  • Description: Hands Off Washington - Speakers Bureau
    Dates: 1994-1994
    Container: Box/Folder 1/15
  • Description: Puget Sound GLBT Families Coalition Founding Meeting
    Dates: 2002 March
    Container: Box/Folder 1/16
  • Description: "Radical Right"

    Materials relating to the "radial right" conservative movement and associated anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

    Dates: 1992-1994
    Container: Box/Folder 1/17
  • Description: Political Action Correspondence
    Dates: 1991-1994
    Container: Box/Folder 2/1
  • Description: "Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents"
    Dates: 1992
    Container: Box/Folder 2/2
  • Description: News Clippings - Miscellaneous
    Dates: 1994
    Container: Box/Folder 2/3
  • Description: Pride Flags
    3 items
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box/Folder 2/4
  • Description: GFAS Facilitation Handbook
    Dates: 2009-2020
    Container: Box/Folder 2/5-6
  • Description: Loose items from GFAS Facilitation Handbook binder
    Container: Box/Folder 2/7
  • Description: GFAS CDs
    6 discs

    Disc 1: Aids Walk, Alliance, Auxilary Meetings/Breakout, Brand and Banner, Business. Disc 2: Facebook, Friends of GFAS, History, Logo, Meetings and Facilitation. Disc 3: Post Card and Business Card, Membership, Memorial, Mission and Quotes, Parade. Disc 4: GFAS website, GbMMS website, Yahoo, Well Wishes, Monthly Reminders. Disc 5: Shirts, Social Events and Potlucks. Disc 6: Digital Archives 1998-2009

    Container: Box/Folder 2/8
  • Description: GFAS Tshirts
    3 t-shirts
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Captain America piggy bank

    Donation box at Association socials. Previously, this a custom made "gay father" shield was attached to the figure. The fathers used the iconic superhero as a symbol of their strength and bridge to the mainstream culture, from which they often feel alienated.

    Container: Box 4

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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