Finding Aid to the John Soroczak Papers, 1979-1994 Coll2014.058
Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: John Soroczak papers
creator:
Soroczak, John
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.058
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 carton.
Date (inclusive): 1979-1994
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.
Container: Acc2010.003
Biography
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.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of John Soroczak, February 21, 2010.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] John Soroczak Papers, Coll2014-058, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Cooper Moll, September 2014.
Scope and Contents
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Separated Materials
The following have been separated to the ONE Archives newsletter collection:
Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California newsletter, 1982-1986
Both Sides Now newsletter, 1983-1985
Faerie Dish Rag newsletter, 1992-1994
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bisexual men
Bisexuality
Bisexuals' writings
Soroczak, John
Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California
Box 1, Folder 1
Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California notes
circa 1986
Box 1, Folder 2
Bisexual rap groups at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
1993-1994
Box 1, Folder 3
Both Sides Now publicity
circa 1986
Box 1, Folder 4
Colter, Marvin writings
1979-1988
Box 1, Folder 5
"Coming Out Bi," presented by the Men's Education Network
1994
Box 1, Folder 6
Pride parade photographs
1982
Physical Description: 4 color photographs.
Scope and Contents
Images of Arete Bisexual Center of Southern California in the Los Angeles pride parade, including members John Soroczak, Marvin
Colter, Ed Elkins, Peter Bowman, and Ron Owen.
