Andrew M. Faulk collection of Allen Day erotic drawings

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Andrew M. Faulk collection of Allen Day erotic drawings

Dates: 1978-1987

Collection Number: 2013-09

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 3 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: This collection contains over 30 erotic drawings in pen and ink, pencil, colored pencil, pastel and gouache, several party invitations and a father’s day card by artist Allen James Day, Jr., aka Strider (1941-1987). The card was for his lover, Louis Bryan, Jr. The drawings and sketches include bondage, leather bar and SM scenes. Of particular interest is a drawing of a bound young man which was done on a wooden panel and a mixed media work that incorporated a Vietnam-era marine recruiting postcard. See also Allen Day erotic drawings, correspondence and other materials (#2006-46).

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Andrew M. Faulk collection of Allen Day erotic drawings. Collection Number: 2013-09. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Andrew M. Faulk, M.D. on May 10, 2013, July 22, 2013 and December 16, 2013.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains over 30 erotic drawings in pen and ink, pencil, colored pencil, pastel and gouache, several party invitations and a father’s day card by artist Allen James Day, Jr., aka Strider (1941-1987). The card was for his lover, Louis Bryan, Jr. The drawings and sketches include bondage, leather bar and SM scenes. Of particular interest is a drawing of a bound young man which was done on a wooden panel and a mixed media work that incorporated a Vietnam-era marine recruiting postcard. See also Allen Day erotic drawings, correspondence and other materials (#2006-46). GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001236; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000268; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374

Indexing Terms

Kink

Art

Leather

Gay men