Frank Parsley Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2024-011

Staff Only

The collection mostly contains items that document the creator’s personal life and his work as a photographer. The printed photographs, photo slides, and photo negatives feature images of family, friends and others, landscapes, flowers, animals, local/regional Pride events, and activism. Also in the collection are VHS tapes, protest posters, a t-shirt from the 1989 March on the Capitol, buttons, books, American Gay Atheist newsletters, erotica, pornography, and medical records.

Dates

approximately 1980-2023

Creator

Parsley, Frank (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not yet processed. Contact the curator to request access.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not yet fully processed. Some materials may be restricted and not available for access. For questions about materials in this collection or to request access, contact curator Joyce Gabiola at jegabiola@uh.edu.

Extent

10 linear feet

Additional Description

Brief Biographical Note

Frank Parsley was a Houston-based professional photographer and was one of the 13 local community members who participated in the first meeting that led to the creation of the Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT History, Inc.