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Guide to the Allen Day Erotic Drawings, Correspondence and Other Materials

Descriptive Summary

Title:
Allen Day erotic drawings, correspondence and other materials

Dates:
Circa 1978-1988

Collection number:
2006-46

Creator:
Day, Allen (Allen James), 1941-1987

Collection Size:
2 boxes (Approximately 3 linear feet)

Repository:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94105

Abstract:
Erotic drawings in pen and ink of men in a variety of bondage and sadomasochistic settings. Drawings are by Allen Day, with many signed under his pseudonym 'Strider'. In addition to drawings, the collection also includes profusely illustrated letters and cards from Day to his lover of many years, Louis Bryan, detailing day-to-day aspects of their life together; photographs; invitations, many created by Day, to parties and events; and several artists' books written and illustrated by Day.

Languages:
Languages represented in the collection: English