CHICAGO – The Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) is announcing a partnership with StoryCorps, one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. The LA&M will work with StoryCorps to preserve the stories and memories of Chicago’s Leather/BDSM/kinky communities. On Friday, February 27th 2015 between 9am and 5pm, the LA&M will be scheduling six (6) interviews…
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National
LA&M Announces 2015-2016 Visiting Scholar Program
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CHICAGO – The Leather Archives & Museum [LA&M] announces the 2015 – 2016 Visiting Scholar Program at the Leather Archives & Museum for the Fall 2015 or Spring 2016 academic terms. A stipend of $1,000 will be awarded to one recipient scholar to conduct research using the collections of the LA&M. A travel reimbursement allowance of up to $1,000 will also be provided to the recipient. The…
National
Leather Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees
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CLEVELAND – The Board of Governors of the Leather Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the inductees for 2015. Felix Jones (1915–2003) Felix Jones was a pioneer in the leather and bike club scene in the United Kingdom and Europe. Felix founded the 69 Club a.k.a. SNC London in 1965; it was the earliest…
Illinois
LA&M Presents Historical Pillars: Kane, Drummer and DeBlase
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CHICAGO – This program will examine three pillars of yesterday’s leather culture: Jim Kane, Drummer magazine and Tony DeBlase. While the terms “old guard”, “leather history” and “traditions” are ambiguously tossed into conversations about our past, Kane, DeBlase and Drummer each made a defined and documented contribution toward building the leather scene of today. The…
News
DVN – Interview with “Tribute to Sam Steward” Author
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CHICAGO – Chicago area author Oeishik has debuted his first book, “Tribute to Sam Steward: The Audacity to Understand Knowledge,” inspired by the writings of LHOF inductee Sam Stewart. He spoke with Pup Ruff of the Chicago Den about the book and his inspriiation.
