John Soroczak papers, 1979-1994

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Summary

Creators:
Soroczak, John
Abstract:
Flyers, photographs, manuscripts, banners, and other papers, 1979-1994, from bisexual activist John Soroczak. Soroczak and Dr. Marvin Colter co-founded the Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California in 1979.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet 1 carton.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] John Soroczak Papers, Coll2014-058, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection comprises flyers, photographs, manuscripts, banners, and other papers, 1979-1994, from bisexual activist John Soroczak. Included are flyers and materials for bisexual-oriented workshops at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, and writings on bisexuality from Dr. Marvin Colter. Also included are banners and photographs from the 1982 Los Angeles gay pride parade, in which members of the Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California marched.

Biographical / historical:

John J. Soroczak is a licensed psychotherapist and a massage therapist with a focus on bisexuality, relationships, touch, and intimacy. Along with Dr. Marvin Colter, Soroczak co-founded the Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California in 1979. As a psychotherapist in private practice, he created what he called "Heart to Heart Touch Workshops," and facilitated bisexual rap groups and workshops at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center in the 1990s. He also served on the board of directors of the Bisexual Network of Los Angeles.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Soroczak, February 21, 2010.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Cooper Moll, September 2014.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] John Soroczak Papers, Coll2014-058, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
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