The Origins of the Gay Male Leather/SM Subculture in America

Help me in my research to complete a book project. I am seeking old garde leathermen who were in the scene before 1970 for interviews. These may be conducted in person, by phone or email. Confidentiality will be assured. I already have several extensive interviews and much supporting documentation to support my thesis, but I need more information to broaden and deepen the work. You can access a list of questions in the following link: SM Questions

The book is a sociohistory of the beginnings of leather/SM in the gay community. How and why did this community come into being? Help me answer this question for our posterity. Contact me at: Cyrwyn@coolcatdaddy.com