Rocco photographs, circa 1955-2001, bulk: bulk 1970-1980
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Scope and Contents
The bulk of the black-and-white photographs of this series document meetings and theatrical performances of the Society of Pat Rocco Enlightened Enthusiasts (SPREE). Additional photographs document demonstrations; local businesses, such as bars and restaurants; Metropolitan Community Church services and events; pride parades and carnivals/festivals; beauty contests, and protests in greater Los Angeles. The series also contains some photographs by other photographers, reflecting Rocco's arrangement, photographer's name noted.
The series is arranged into four subseries, the Numbered and Titled Subseries reflects Rocco's original approximate chronological arrangement. The photographs of the two additional subseries, Miscellaneous by Personal Name and Miscellaneous by Subject, were separated from their original negatives. The photographs lack sufficient context to return them to their original order or they may be unmarked photographs by other photographers.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1955-2001
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1970-1980
Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 84.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
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Los Angeles California 90007 United States
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