Bogus (SDiane) papers

Series 1. Journals 1961-2012

Physical Description: Cartons 1-2

Scope and Content Note

Personal, professional, spiritual, and dream journals. Bogus noted that the diary from 1961 belonged to Charlie Adams.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

carton 1, folder 1

[Charlie Adams] Diary 1961

carton 1, folder 2

Single-Focus Literary Journal 1984

carton 1, folder 3

New Age Info 1998

carton 1, folder 4-8

Year 2000 Journals -- Vision and Notes, Spiritual Journals, [Coddled] by the Mountain, Homecoming, etc. 1999-2002

carton 1, folder 9

Inner Peace Journal 2001

carton 1, folder 10

Meditation and Contemplation Studies Journal, #1 2001

carton 1, folder 11

Millennium Journal 2001

carton 1, folder 12-13

Surprise Notebook/Surprise and Angel Diary #2 in Series 2002-2005

carton 1, folder 14

Oral Reading Notes 2003

carton 1, folder 15

April 2003-November 2003

carton 1, folder 16

Poetry, Prose, Drama, SDiane's Poems, Sources approximately 2003

carton 1, folder 17-19

Spiritual Journals 2003-2006

carton 1, folder 20

Acting Project Notes 2003-2005

carton 1, folder 21

From the Heart Journal of Love Poems to Zma 2003-2012

carton 1, folder 22

Car Accident, Angel Cards, etc. [Affirmations] 2004-2005

carton 2, folder 1

[Astrological Info] 2007-2008

carton 2, folder 2

Biz Journal 2007-2009

carton 2, folder 3

Tithe – Giving/Charity Record 2008

carton 2, folder 4-6

Dancing with the Moon Dream Journal 1997-2012

carton 2, folder 7-13

Dream Logs/Dream Journal Logs 2000-2012

carton 2, folder 14

Vision/Dream [Ahsoh] 2012

carton 2, folder 15

Book of Shadows 2000-2012

carton 2, folder 16

Christmas Card List 2001-2011

carton 2, folder 17-25

Composition Tablet Journal Series 2002-2011

carton 2, folder 26

[Journal Behest from Trilby Nelson Gilbert to SDiane Adamz-Bogus] 2011

Series 2. Photo Journals, Photo Albums, and Art 1957-2012

Physical Description: Cartons 3-4; Oversize Boxes 1-4

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

Subjects documented include Bogus' family, friends, and lovers; her 1976 wedding ceremony; her spiritual life and work as a psychic; Unity; and her travels. There are also headshots and artwork by Bogus and others.

oversize_box 3, folder 1

Photo Display of SDiane 1957-2008

oversize_box 1, folder 2

Malcolm X with Mrs. Dubois, 1960 – Reproduction on Foam Core (© Alice M. Windom) 1960

carton 3, folder 1-2

School Days 1962-2000

oversize_box 1, folder 1

Girlfriends and Lovers 1973-2010

carton 3, folder 3-4

Shari's 8 x 10 Head Shots Over the Years, and 8 x 10's of SDiane Bogus 1974-2005

oversize_box 2, folder 1

Wedding Album of Frances J. Hoxie and SDiane Adamz Bogus June 1976

carton 3, folder 5-22

Friends, Lovers, Life and Family Associates 1976-2012

Scope and Content Note

Album has the following pages: Miscellaneous, including Postcards to SDiane, 1976-2011; Castlewood Friends, Atwater, CA, 2008-2009; Media Center Event – Production, "The Oracle Speaks," [2007]; Woman in the Moon Artifacts, 1979-2012; David Brown, Jackee, Meeka, Deaja, 2006-2012; Elani Aquino, Friend, Santa Cruz, 1993; Diane Dykstra, Artist, 1999-2000; Children, 1980-2012; Izzy and Other Dogs, 2002-2011; Dr. Marquita L. Byrd, 1990s-2000; Patricia Evans, Connie Charles, Cupertino, CA, 1990-2012; Janie Sampson, 1995-1996; Unity Temple, Santa Cruz, 1996-2008; Sista Monica and Gospel Choir, 2008; Fourth of July Part, SJ, 2007; Unity Merced – Members, Friends, Events, 2008-2012; Miscellaneous Friends, including some photos by Tee Corrine, 1976-2007; Like Family, 1988-2011; and Acting/Actors, 2006

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Noreen Dresser's Rendering in Art of SDiane's "After the Kiss" 1986

Scope and Content Note

This is a portrait of Coretta Scott King and Winnie Mandela; the scroll affixed to the portrait has a handwritten copy of Bogus' poem "After the Kiss," from Dyke Hands and Sutras. The portrait is 24" x 24" x2"

Conditions Governing Access

This item is in the process of being housed. Please consult the Head of Public Services for access.

oversize_box 3, folder 4

Seeing Myself through Alice Walker's Eyes – Self Portrait, Jean Weisinger (5/25), Oakland 1991

oversize_box 3, folder 2-3

Photo Display of SDiane and Students 1994-2000

carton 3, folder 23-25

Along My Spiritual Path 1994-2008

carton 3, folder 26-28

China Trip -- World Women's Conference 1995

carton 3, folder 29

SDiane's 53rd Birthday Celebration January 1999

carton 3, folder 30-32

Egypt Photo Journal and Scrapbook 1999-2000

carton 3, folder 33-36

Eckanar, includes Letters, Journal Reports, Photographs, IDs, Notes, Newspaper Clippings 1999-2004

carton 3, folder 37

My House in Stockton, CA 2001-2002

oversize_box 3, folder 5

Sketch Books approximately 2001-2002

carton 3, folder 38

Photo Journal of Queen Mary Workshop [Featuring Norma Good] 2006

carton 3, folder 39

Unity Santa Cruz 2006

carton 3, folder 40

Guest Book from Events with Names (includes Turlock Psychic Fair, Lifestyle Wellness Center Reading) 2007-2010

carton 3, folder 41

Psychic Fair [approximately 2007]

carton 3, folder 42

Occupy Oakland 2011

carton 4, folder 1-15

Series 3. The Lesbian & Gay Wedding Planner: A Photo Documentary, Resource Guide, & History Book 1978-2006

Physical Description: Carton 4, folders 1-15

Scope and Content Note

Consists primarily of a copy of the planner, reports, and artifacts donated by the lesbian and gay couples featured in the book. The donations include photographs, invitations, certificates of union, and programs from the following couples: Paul and Robert; Rich and Joyce, 1978-1996; Nancy and Karen, 1989-1990; Tammy and Alice, 1986; Rob and Andy, 1987; John and Bob, 1987; Carolyn and Ravonda, 1988-1989; Rod and Scott; Joanne and Leah, 1988; Catherine and Deborah, 1988; Michael and Fred, 1988; Melody and Lori, 1984; Dan and Kent, 1988; Rusty and Brooksie, 1988; Chuck and Jeff, 1988; Beth and Lolma, 1989; Ruth and Diane, 1989; Susan and Moon; Stella and Annmarie; Frank and Alex; Laurie and Amy, 1989; Jewel and Rue, 1989; Christiane and Maria, 1989; Karen and Debby, 1991; Gil and John, 1991; Gail and Veronica, 1991; Mark and Scott, Gail and Irish, 1990; Joe and Eddie, 1989; and Marie and Dottie, 1989.

Series 4. Writings 1971-2012

Physical Description: Carton 4, folders 16-48; Carton 5; Carton 6, folders 1-9

Scope and Content Note

Includes manuscripts, short stories, poems, essays, drafts, contributor's copies, tearsheets, and published work.

carton 4, folder 16

A Measure by June, Short Story 1982

carton 4, folder 17

Abundance: We Are the Choices We Make 1995, 2010

carton 4, folder 18

Acts of Leaping in Fiction, Essay 1982

carton 4, folder 19

After the Kiss, Poem 1988

carton 4, folder 20

Alive with an Eye Toward Heaven, Part 2 2010

carton 4, folder 21

All of Our Art for Our Sake, Reviews 1984

carton 4, folder 22

(From) Artemis to Xena, Essay 1995

carton 4, folder 23-26

Bear Stories, Book-Length Manuscript 2000

carton 4, folder 27

A "Best Text" Rationale: Regarding Henry James's The Bostonians

carton 4, folder 28-29

The Black Lesbian in the Fictions of Ann Allen Shockley: A Dissertation Rationale and Research Plan approximately 1988

Scope and Content Note

Includes other writing on Shockley: an essay, On Ann Allen Shockley and Black Lesbians in American Literature; and reviews of Shockeley's books: Loving Her, The Black and White of It, and Say Jesus Come to Me

carton 4, folder 30

The Bridge of Our Bonding, Poem May/June 1987

carton 4, folder 31

Buddhism in the Classroom: An Educational Gestalt, Essay approximately 1992

carton 4, folder 32

Bulldagger Notes, includes Research Articles approximately 1996

carton 4, folder 33

Bulldaggering Mess, Unpublished Short Story

carton 4, folder 34

Calafia, the Black Amazon Queen of California, by Ann ForFreedom

carton 4, folder 35

The Champagne Lady

carton 4, folder 36

The Chant of the Women of Magdalena - Review of, in The Creative Woman 1991

carton 4, folder 37

Christian Experience: Practice through the Poetry of the Psalms

carton 4, folder 38

Citizen of No Mean City 2002

carton 4, folder 39-40

The Colossus of the Pacific, Publication in Sinister Wisdom, Notes and Drafts 2005-2007

carton 4, folder 41

Crimes of the Heart Character Analysis 2003

carton 4, folder 42

Critiques of The Legacy Codes and Culture Clash in America 2003

carton 4, folder 43

Discipline 1983

carton 4, folder 44

Down Home Blues, Published Short Story

carton 4, folder 45

Dreams of Sapphira (in Maenad) 1981

carton 4, folder 46

Dyke Hands and Sutras Erotic and Lyric, a Review approximately 1988

carton 4, folder 47-48

Education by Metaphor: A Declaration for "Higher" Learning

carton 5, folder 1

Eleanor Rigby, Unpublished Short Story

carton 5, folder 2

Ethics and Attitude

carton 5, folder 3

False Ideas: "Learning to question our beliefs in Spirit and Truth" 2009

carton 5, folder 4

Fallacy, Short Story, Boise State Arbiter 1973

carton 5, folder 5

Fighting Racism: An Approach through Ritual, in Lesbian Contradiction 1984

carton 5, folder 6

"Frameable Poems" 1971-1986

Scope and Content Note

Includes After the Kiss, 1986; And When the Fire Won't Go Out, 1983; Creator's Dalliance Psalm 4, 1982; Gabble Gourmet, 1977; Lady Godiva, 1981; Mayree, 1982; Miss Brown, 1982; Rain, 1977; She-Feelings Poem #2, 1982; Sister Wolf/La Hermana Loba (also with California Redwood, 1984); Slavery, 1971; Translation, 1971; Twin Loves, 1980; Us, 1971; Woman in the Moon, 1971; Woman Perception Poems #1-2, 1971; and A Young King Tut, 1982

carton 5, folder 7

The Future of Black Media, Essay 2003

carton 5, folder 8

"The Gloomy Wanderer O'er the Wave," Inverted Romanticism in Poe's "The Raven"…Essay 1981

carton 5, folder 9

God's Grace and Earth People Like Us, Published 1979

carton 5, folder 10

Great Luminous Beings, Essay 2000

carton 5, folder 11

Greatest Hits (1962-2000) 2000

carton 5, folder 12

Hatshepsut's Legacy – Egyptian Short Story, Novella 1996

carton 5, folder 13

Her Son, Short Story 1987

carton 5, folder 14

I'll Tell You What I'm Thinking, Essay 1981

carton 5, folder 15

Izzy the Bear Comes Into My Life, Essay 2006

carton 5, folder 16

Lady Godiva, Poem

carton 5, folder 17

Legend of Mahalo (Michael Jackson Poem), Award, Drafts 2009-2010

carton 5, folder 18

Lesson in Truth: Teaching Ourselves and Our Students Native Son 1991

carton 5, folder 19

The Male Quest for Rebirth: A Feminist Interpretation of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" 1984

carton 5, folder 20

Mediation Notes (Teaching) 1988, undated

carton 5, folder 21

Milestones in Higher Education, Annotated Bibliography Devised for The New Age Classroom, includes Founding of the Studenthood Training approximately 1997

carton 5, folder 22

My Egyptian Wife, All of That – Drafts 1998, 2001

carton 5, folder 23

The Myth and Tradition of the Black Bulldagger, Essay 1991

carton 5, folder 24

The New Age Classroom: Opening Lecture

carton 5, folder 25

Not a Diary – "A Diary Not a Diary Not a Diary" 1982

carton 5, folder 26

[Notes on Age]

carton 5, folder 27

Notes on the Black Lesbian Aesthetic in Literature, Mama Bear's News and Notes 1985

carton 5, folder 28

Notes on Studenthood 1987

carton 5, folder 29

Of the Never Never 1973

carton 5, folder 30

On Love's Inspiration: Creative Passion 1979

carton 5, folder 31

On the Content of Our Character: Black People 1993, Essay

carton 5, folder 32

On the Mourner's Bench approximately 1980

carton 5, folder 33

One-Sentence Autiobiography – Draft 2008

carton 5, folder 34-38

Over the Hill – Black Female Actors Over 40 – Draft 2003

carton 5, folder 39

Oya's Totem 1995

carton 5, folder 40

Poem Copies/Drafts, includes What Thing Desire; Blasphemy; The Body is Not Enough 1994

carton 5, folder 41

Practical Enlightenment: A First Course in Advanced Sign Reading, Essay

carton 5, folder 42

Practicing the Presence of God: The Practice of Healing. The Ritual of Communion, includes Drafts 2009

carton 5, folder 43

The Problematic "I": A Conflict of Values in the Teaching of Composition, Essay, includes Bibliography 1982

carton 5, folder 44

Psychic You – Workbook for Workshop Activating Higher Powers 2003

carton 5, folder 45

The Reading of the Signs: The Use of Non-Verbal Language in Villette 1982

carton 5, folder 46

The Reality of the Black Lesbian, Essay in Response to Ebony Article on Status of Blacks in Gay Lesbian Movement, GPU News October 1978

carton 5, folder 47

The Reign of Consequence

carton 5, folder 48-50

Reviews 1978-1985

Scope and Content Note

Bogus' review of Claiming an Identity They Taught Me to Despise, a Michelle Cliff book, 1981; Bogus' review of The Mystic Female by Pinkie Gordon Lane, in the Black Scholar, 1978-1979; and a review of Bogus' book, Tracking Our Way through Time, in Coming Up!, 1985

carton 5, folder 51

The Second Apple, Short Story, Aim Magazine (for) Racial Harmony and Peace May/June 1978

carton 5, folder 52-57

Serpentine Fire – Autobiographical Essay, Complete Manuscript, includes To Die on the Fourth of July, Essay on Death of Mother, Subsequent Life Path, and Shariananda approximately 1982-2012

carton 5, folder 58

She Always Brought Squash to Bed

carton 5, folder 59

Sisters United 1980-1981

carton 5, folder 60

So Undigified a Monument 1973

carton 5, folder 61-63

Social Work Papers 2001-2002

carton 5, folder 64

Spirit in the Dark: Aretha Franklin as Spirit Guide, Draft and Research Material approximately 2001

Scope and Content Note

Includes photocopies of articles that date back to at least the 1960s.

carton 5, folder 65

Stuff It: A Critical Response to David Berkowitz's Argument to End Affirmative Action 2003

carton 5, folder 66

Super Duper Colored Woman, with Bernard Saunders 1999

carton 5, folder 67

T. Masters: A Theoretical Study 2002

carton 5, folder 68

Tit for Tat, in Confusion 1998

carton 5, folder 69

To My Mother's Vision, Personal Essay

carton 6, folder 1-2

Tradition and Poetic Memory, Essay

carton 6, folder 3

Traditional Instruction Versus Facilitative Instruction

carton 6, folder 4

Trying to Remember Myself: Reflections on the Movement and Aging – Drafts 2009

carton 6, folder 5

Unpublished Poems and Miscellaneous Poem Drafts, including Light and Dark approximately 2000-2008

carton 6, folder 6

Using Silence: Sacred and Profane, includes Photographs, Essay and Public Talk 2012

carton 6, folder 7

Visionary Levels of Quantum Dreaming, Review of In God's Image 2006

carton 6, folder 8

We Speak in Code, Review of Melanie Kaye's book by Bogus 1980

carton 6, folder 9

Whole Life Expo -- Tearsheets from Lectures and Appearances Facilitating Workshops 1995-2000

Series 5. Correspondence 1979-2012

Physical Description: Carton 6, folders 10-20

Scope and Content Note

Professional and personal. Some correspondents are writers who were published by Woman in the Moon Publications.

carton 6, folder 10

Adams, Ayin approximately 1999-2000

carton 6, folder 11-12

Aquino, Elani 1995-2006

carton 6, folder 13

Bibbs, T.C. (Clifford) 1986-1989

carton 6, folder 14

Bogomolny, Abby 2003

carton 6, folder 15

Byrd, Dr. Marquita 2003-2007

carton 6, folder 16

Dykstra, Diana 1996-2002

carton 6, folder 17

Hoxie, Frances J. 1980-2010

carton 6, folder 18

Shockley, Ann Allen 1989-2012

carton 6, folder 19

Stockwell, Shelly/International Hypnosis Federation 2001-2002

carton 6, folder 20

Miscellaneous 1979-2010

Scope and Content Note

Includes her nephew Melvin Bogus; Trilby Gilbert; Akasha Hull; Theal [A. Randolph]; and a letter to Rita Dove

Series 6. Woman in the Moon Publications 1990-2008

Physical Description: Carton 6, folders 21-28

Scope and Content Note

Primarily correspondence and administrative records.

carton 6, folder 21-23

Correspondence 1990-2008

Scope and Content Note

Incoming and outgoing. Includes testimonials; letters of acknowledgement; greetings from family, fans, friends, contacts, etc.; and client and solicitation letters. There is overlap with the Correspondence Series.

carton 6, folder 24-25

Administrative Records, including Defunct Publication Contracts and Agreements 1996-2001

carton 6, folder 26

Kiss and Tell, WIM Benefit, in Our Paper, Your Paper 1992

carton 6, folder 27-28

Review of Laughter the Witch, Published by WIM (Lesbian Review); Women in the Moon, Op-Ed (Bay Area Reporter) 1992-1997

Series 7. The Oracle Soul-Joiner, and Spiritual Teachings and Education 1980-2010

Physical Description: Carton 6, folders 29-39; Oversize Box 1

Scope and Content Note

There are videos of her work as The Oracle Soul-Joiner in Series 10.

oversize_box 1

Sister Soul-Joiner Spirtual Healer Scrapbook, includes Flyers, Clippings, Ephemera, etc. 1980-2000

carton 6, folder 29-31

Power Places, includes Trip to Egypt 1999-2003

carton 6, folder 32

Eckankar 1999-2005

Scope and Content Note

Includes letters to the Eck Master (monthly spiritual reports), a Worship Service Bulletin, and brochure from the 2001 Summer Festival ("You Are a Star of God"). Bogus was struck by lightning at this festival.

carton 6, folder 33-35

Media Center – The Oracle Speaks with You 2007

Scope and Content Note

From the Media Center in Palo Alto, where she produced The Oracle Speaks cable show. Includes scripts, talent releases, production materials, and correspondence with technicians and guests.

carton 6, folder 36

Lighthouse Freelance Services (Spiritual Counseling) 2007

carton 6, folder 37

Learning Annex, includes Course Catalogs 2001-2003

Scope and Content Note

Her courses include How to Develop Your Psychic and Intuitive Abilities and Learn to Be Your Own Psychic.

carton 6, folder 38

Morris, Gloria J./Proactive Behaviors & Personal Leadership (PBPL) approximately 2009

carton 6, folder 39

Mental Health Innovative Plan/Principle-Based Lifestyle Training (PBLT) Proposal 2010

Series 8. Radio, Television, Film, and Theater 1989-2007

Physical Description: Carton 6, folders 40-53

Scope and Content Note

Documents Bogus' acting career and her work in radio. Includes materials related to auditions and theater companies, monologues, and correspondence with agents. Her headshots can be found in Series 2, and there are videos related to her acting career in Series 10.

carton 6, folder 40-41

Amen Corner, includes Her Working Copy of the Play (by James Baldwin) approximately 1989-2005

carton 6, folder 42

Auditions/Casting 2005-2007

carton 6, folder 43

Black Images Film Course, Course Syllabus for Black Images in American Film and TV, San Jose State University (African American Studies) Spring 2002

carton 6, folder 44

Black Theatre Internship Papers/Being Black Is Being Smart, includes contract, acceptance letter, summer play rehearsal with script, and certificate 2003

carton 6, folder 45

Booked 2004-2005

carton 6, folder 46

Correspondence re: Acting and Writing Careers 2001-2007

Scope and Content Note

Includes correspondence with literary and casting agents, and other actors, including Ralph Peduto.

carton 6, folder 47

The Feasibility of Online Broadcasting for KSJS 90.5 FM, Course Paper/Essay April 2003

carton 6, folder 48-49

Integrity Casting/Actor Friends 2004-2006

Scope and Content Note

Integrity Casting in San Jose was Bogus' principle agency for acting roles. Includes correspondence and contracts, headshots of other actors, and an industry booklet. Other actors include Jessica Knox and Lisa Steinmetz. There are also log shots of Knox and Bogus on Ron Silverman and Chappell shoots [Los Angeles?] in September 2006.

carton 6, folder 50

Kinsinger, Jay/Jenny Is Alone 2004-2005

Scope and Content Note

Jenny Is Alone is an independent film that featured Bogus as Principal Sam.

carton 6, folder 51

KSJS – The Electric Morning Meditation with the Oracle Soul-Joiner 2003

Scope and Content Note

Includes rationale, schedule, broadcast clock, and scripts, 2003.

carton 6, folder 52

The Progressive Story Film Project, Scripts, Story Board, Rationale, and Schedule June 2005

carton 6, folder 53

Review of Sweet Charity at San Jose State University April 2003

Series 9. Biographical Material and Personalia 1965-2009

Physical Description: Boxes 1-2; Oversize Box 2, folders 2-3

Scope and Content Note

Includes biographical material re: Bogus as a writer, performer, oracle, and healer. In addition to daily planners, there are themed commercial wall calendars that feature subjects Bogus was interested in and/or wrote about, such as teddy bears, light houses, UFOs, and African American and women's history.

oversize_box 1, folder 2

Awards, Certificates, Credentials, Diplomas, etc. 1965-2004

box 1, folder 1-8

Articles about and Interviews with Bogus 1990-2001

Scope and Content Note

Includes articles from the De Anza College Newspaper; Faculty Staff News, Women of Achievement Awards; articles in Entre Nous and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette; Who's Who Among African American Women; articles from the Metro Silicon Valley newspaper, including Predictions from, and an op-ed about, The Oracle of Silicon Valley; Radio-TV Interview Report Tearsheets; and an article about the staff at the Lifestyle and Wellness Center, Merced.

box 1, folder 9

Biography of SDiane Adamz-Bogus, Ph.D. a.k.a. The Oracle Soul Joiner ("Sojo"), includes Bibliography [2000]

box 1, folder 10-15

Calendars and Planners, includes Notes, Appointments, and Goals 2001-2006

box 2

Calendars and Planners, includes Notes, Appointments, and Goals 1989-2008

oversize_box 2, folder 2-3

Calendars 1988-2009

carton 7

Series 10. Audiovisual Materials approximately 1989-2007

Physical Description: Carton 7

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Access to audio-visual materials may be restricted due to technical limitations.

Scope and Content Note

Consists of 16 VHS audiotapes. Includes the following: SDiane Bogus reading at the We Want the Music Festival and Mama Bears, 1989, 2002; SDiane Bogus: On Creativity, 1990; The Lightning Strike & Electric Shock Survivors Conference, April 2001; SDiane Adamz-Bogus Clear Choice Demo [Fox], 2005; The Soul-Joiner, Dr. SDiane Adamz-Bogus, Spiritual Healer and Psychic Educator, including recordings of The Oracle Speaks and The Oracle Speaks with You from a Psychic Healing & Arts Fair and at the Media Center in Palo Alto, February, June, and July 2007; SDiane as a guest on Suzanne's Studio #49, July 2007; Marquita's Place #008, undated; Studenthood Training/Students on Studenthood; and The Oracle Speaks: Adventures in New Age Education, undated.