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Henry James (contact)
International Leatherboy 2006
Southwest Bootblack 2006
Tucson, AZ, USA

Henry is a leatherboy who currently resides in Tucson, AZ and is a member of the Lone Wolves, Tucson United in Leather, and Desert Dominion. He has also volunteered in both his local gay men’s community and trans community, serving as a board member on multiple projects. For him, blacking is a tradition he has recently re-discovered. What was once a personal service to his Daddy has become a tangible historical tradition that can be used to teach not just bootblacking, but leather history and personal pride to those who are interested. Historically, Tucson has lacked spaces for bootblacking and the leather lifestyle. With the help of the Yard Dog Saloon and Desert Dominion, Henry hopes to change that. He is always on the hunt for future bootblacks, and would love to create an army of them to take over the world. Muh ha ha!

Sponsored by:   Bob DeJardine and Keith Tomlinson, Tuff Stuff Leather

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