AND WE HELPED !
History is not created by one person alone just as our leather history cannot be preserved by just one. Just as we have all played a part in creating history, the following individuals people have helped to preserve our history and deserve a special THANK YOU!!! and due recognition for their efforts. If you feel you have something that you can contribute, please feel free to contact me at hardyboyzz31@comcast.net
Mr. Marcus Hernandez, donation of the actual postcard that was scanned for the opening page of this website as well as other bits of information, here and there.
Jeanne Barney, first editor of Drummer magazine, donation of a photo of herself with A.J. (the astrological columnist for drummer magazine) and Joey Yale, Scans of the L.A.P.D. freed the slaves button, 1975 Hawks Leather Sabat Leather run pin, scan of the Spike, SF, 1st anniversary button as well as other bits of information here and there.
Viola Johnson, many many many scans of pins, old programs, magazines, historical information and the one that had enough faith in me to accomplish the task of this website.
Gregg Claypool, Contribution of the club colors of Eagle Bears picture scan, founded in 2005.
Rich Stadtmiller, donation of photo of Mr. Marcus's Birthday with Mama Reinhardt presenting him with the Golden Hatchet.
Pandora, scans of two 1983 bar ads for the Bike Stop as well as a little known information regarding the Bike Stop.
Matthew Cary, editor and publisher of Leather Journey Magazine for the donation of a Tennessee Gryphon's club color.
Scott White, for the donation of a clear scan of the Rocky Mountaineers Club Colors as well as the donation of a couple of club run posters and a old photo of club members.
Mama Reinhardt, for her help in helping me identify several unknown club buttons.
Chris Zimmerman, for the donation of about two dozen leather bar matchbooks, dozens of magazines and 50 or so flyers and newsletters from the Tom of Finland Foundation. Donation of full size back patches from AMCC, Keywest Wreckers, Tradesmen original full size backpatch, Tarheel Leather Club backpatch, Menamore Club History after it's dissolving, Menamore Official Club Colors and 7 big boxes of other stuff, too much to list.
Kevin Scott, Donation of a scan for Louisville Trailblazers
Joe Granese, Donation of a scan of Bound & Gagged Issue 103
Master Taino - Donation of scans of Master slave Conference pin artwork 2004 and 2006
Bill Hollabaugh - Donation of scans of logos and run pins as well as info on club run themes for numerous years
Mistress Michelle Peters - A special Thank you, Active in the Het Scene since at least the early 70's, (I'm not sure of the exact year) she has provided numerous photo scans as well as numerous facts relating to the Heterosexual scene.
Scott E. from Bay State Marauders - contributed scans of bound and gagged 27, and Boston Posters
Brian Koppenhaver - Donation of 6 Sandmutopia Guardian Magazines and 6 Dungeon Master Magazines. Thank You Brian!!!!
BJ Arnold - Contributed numerous hours working on a list of Titleholders for this website. Fantastic research project BJ.
Meridith Peruzzi - contributed scans of ABW 2005, DC Eagle 2005, Mr Maryland Leather 2006
Richie Jackson - Bartender at the Ramrod in New York during the 70's, has sent me several pieces of history from the Ramrod and the Spike in New York. Buttons, Cards, photos, etc. A wonderful man who is always open to helping. Love ya Richie.
Eric Siglin - Donation of a leather vest once owned by a personal friend by the name of Brian Stiles. What an honor to be presented with Brian's vest and history.
Matthew Cary - a friend and brother indeed. Sharing parts of his collection of the Mineshaft in New York. Goodness what a treasure.
Jack Fritscher - donation of a picture of John Embry taken at Fey Wey Studios before Robert Opel was murdered.
Luther - Donation of a scan of Minnesota Leather Den Club Colors.
John Milton Hendricks - Donation of his research on 888 McAllister, formerly the location of the Detour bar.
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