Papers, photographs and objects from the Sixty Nine Club, including: trophies, pennants, plates and shields, badges, mugs, flags, photographs, newsletters and ephemera from Sixty Nine Club events (1962-2017)
Sixty Nine Club
This material is held atBishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives
- Reference
- GB 372 SNC
- Dates of Creation
- 1962 - 2017
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 boxes and loose items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Sixty Nine Club (SNC) was established in 1965 and is the oldest leather-fetish social group In Europe for gay and bisexual men into wearing gear- leather, rubber, uniform, biker.
The club forged relationships with a range of clubs, throughout the UK and in America. Sixty Nine Club was also involved in the establishment of the European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (ECMC). As a way of building on relationships with other MSC's, the club organised and participated in various inter-club visits and events, such as bike runs to various destinations.
Arrangement
No further arrangement required.
Access Information
OPEN
Acquisition Information
Deposited with Bishopsgate Institute by Norman Powell, 15 February 2017.
Other Finding Aids
Copy of handlist available in the researcher's area.
Archivist's Note
Entry compiled by Grace Biggins.
Conditions Governing Use
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