Photographs, scripts, programs, and related records documenting Pat Rocco's careers in radio, television, and theater; erotic still and motion picture photographer and producer; photojournalist; provider of emergency shelter for the homeless; and 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 the late 1960s through 2008.

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.

84.5 linear feet.

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