Description
Photographs, scripts, programs, and related records documenting Pat Rocco's careers in radio, television, and theater; erotic
photography; journalism; provider of emergency shelter for the homeless. Rocco was known for his charity, organizational,
and collaborative work on behalf of gay and lesbian community in Southern California, primarily Los Angeles, and later in
Hawaii. The bulk of the collection documents Rocco's life from 1970 through 1990.
Background
Pat Rocco, an entertainer, photographer, and an activist has appeared on radio and on television; performed, produced and
directed for the stage; photographed, produced, and directed motion pictures; participated, organized and documented the struggle
for equal rights for gays and lesbians in Southern California and in Hawaii; provided emergency shelter and job training for
the homeless, and has been with his partner, David Kirk Ghee (known as David Kirk), since 1972.
Restrictions
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.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.