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Philip Turner papers
2001-19  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography/Administrative History
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms
  • Additional collection guides

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Philip Turner papers
    Dates: 1990-2001
    Collection Number: 2001-19
    Creator/Collector:
    Extent: 14 linear feet (nine cartons, one manuscript box, one large oversize box)
    Repository: GLBT Historical Society
    San Francisco, California 94103
    Abstract: Philip Turner (1951-2001), was a prominent figure in San Francisco’s leather community. He owned Daddy's bar in the Castro, was a longtime fundraiser for AIDS and other charities, and served on the boards of many organizations. The bulk of the collection consists of 30 volumes of “The Adventures of Philip and Greg,” scrapbooks that document Turner’s life and world travels with his partner of 12 years, Greg Pennington.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Philip Turner papers. Collection Number: 2001-19. GLBT Historical Society

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Greg Pennington, 2001-2002.

    Biography/Administrative History

    Philip Turner (1951-2001), was a prominent figure in San Francisco’s leather community. He owned Daddy's bar in the Castro, was a longtime fundraiser for AIDS and other charities, and served on the boards of many organizations, including the AIDS Emergency Fund, the GLBT Historical Society, and the Inter Club Fund. Turner held the titles of Leather Prince to the Ruby Empress and San Francisco Leather Daddy XI. He also created and or produced many popular events, including the Leather Extravaganza event and the first Mr. Hairy Chest contest.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    The bulk of the collection consists of 30 volumes of “The Adventures of Philip and Greg,” scrapbooks that document Turner’s life and world travels with his partner of 12 years, Greg Pennington. The scrapbooks contain photographs, cards, materials related to leather events and charity work, and ephemera. The collection also includes awards and plaques, ephemera documenting the leather scene, photographs, artifacts, a Daddy’s leather vest, and materials relating to Turner’s memorial. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000268; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000521; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000823

    Indexing Terms

    Leather
    AIDS (disease)
    Gay men
    Long-term relationships

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