SDiane Bogus papers, 1957-2012

Summary

Creators:

Bogus, SDiane, Adamz-Bogus, SDiane, |d 1946-, and Adamz, Shariananda

Abstract:

This collection documents the personal and professional life of Black lesbian author, publisher, educator, spiritual healer, and actor, SDiane Bogus. Bogus is also known as SDiane Adamz-Bogus, Shariananda Adamz, and The Oracle Soul-Joiner. The collection includes journals; photo albums; art; materials related to The Lesbian & Gay Wedding Planner; writings; correspondence; personalia, audiovisual materials; and materials related to Woman in the Moon Publications, Bogus' spiritual teachings and education, and her career as an actor.

Extent:

approximately 17 linear feet (7 cartons, 2 boxes, 4 oversize boxes)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], SDiane Bogus papers, BANC MSS 2018/280, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the personal and professional life of Black lesbian author, publisher, educator, spiritual healer, and actor, SDiane Bogus. Bogus is also known as SDiane Adamz-Bogus, Shariananda Adamz, and The Oracle Soul-Joiner. General notes in the finding aid will generally refer to her as Bogus for the sake of consistency. The collection includes materials documenting Bogus' experiences as a Black lesbian, and her life in the Bay Area lesbian community. It is divided into 10 series: Journals; Photo Journals, Photo Albums, and Art; The Lesbian & Gay Wedding Planner; Writings; Correspondence; Woman in the Moon Publications; The Oracle Soul-Joiner, and Spiritual Teachings and Education; Radio, Television, Film, and Theater; Biographical Materials and Personalia; and Audiovisual Materials. Bogus' original folder and journal titles were retained. The Schomburg Center currently holds parts of Bogus' archive, and there may be overlap getween the two collections.

Biographical / historical:

SDiane Bogus (b.1946) is an author, publisher, educator, spiritual healer, and actor. At various time in her life, she has been known as SDiane Adamz-Bogus, Shariananda Adamz, and The Oracle/Sister Soul-Joiner. (She legally changed her name from SDiane Adamz-Bogus to Shariananda Adamz, a name she accepted under divine unction.) Bogus was born in Chicago, Illinois and partly raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She holds a B.A. from Stillman College (1968); an M.A. from Syracuse University (1969); and Ph.Ds from Miami University (1988) and American International University (1998). Bogus also trained in massage therapy, pranic healing, reiki, and hypnosis, and applies the principles of new age thought and ideology to her teaching, lectures, workshops, and private psychic readings. From 1979-1999 Bogus was editor-in-chief and publisher of Woman in the Moon Publications, a new age feminist book company. Her essays, fiction, and poetry reflect her experiences as an African American lesbian and new age practitioner. In the 1990s, Bogus focus shifted from publishing to new age healing and psychic education. In 2001 she survived being struck by lightning, something she referred to as a life-changing event. As of 2021, Bogus was living in Copenhagen, Denmark and was director of Oracle Shariananda's Global Healing Therapies.

For more biographical information, see: https://church-house-of-true-hearts.com/ and

https://archives.nypl.org/scm/20915

Acquisition information:

The SDiane Bogus papers were purchased by The Bancroft Library in 2018.

Processing information:

Arranged to the folder level.

Processed by Marjorie Bryer in 2021.

Accruals:

No future additions are expected.

Physical location:

Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.

Rules or conventions:

DACS

Related resources

Related material:

Woman in the Moon Publications records, 1971-2000 (BANC MSS 2003/105 c)

SDiane Adamz-Bogus papers, 1946-2002 [bulk 1980s-1990s](New York Public Library, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sc MG 729)

SDiane Adamz-Bogus audio and moving image collection, 1968-2001(New York Public Library, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sc MIRS Adamz-Bogus 2002-40)

Separated material:

Digital materials transferred to the Digital Collections Unit of The Bancroft Library.

Alternative form available:

There are no alternative forms of this collection.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Bogus, SDiane -- Archives
African American women authors--20th century
American literature--African American authors.
American poetry--20th century--African American authors
American literature--Women authors.
Lesbians.
Woman in the Moon Publications
New Age movement.
African American healers
African American educators.
Diaries.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted to The Bancroft Library. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], SDiane Bogus papers, BANC MSS 2018/280, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:

UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US

Contact:

510-642-6481

bancref-library@berkeley.edu

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