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The Leather History Timeline (by Tony DeBlase and others)
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Further Reading on Leather and BDSM History

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The Leather History Timeline

by Tony DeBlase and others

Introduction: The origin of this edition of the timeline, the version control conventions adopted, and a call for contributions (including corrections, updates, and additions.)
5000 BCE to 1969
1970 to 1984
1985 to 1999
2000 to 2014
2015 and later

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Other Leather History Timelines

The Datenschlag Chronicle of Sadomasochism: Both a resource for and a beneficiary of the Leather History Timeline
A Compleat Alternative Sexuality History Timeline on jahsonic.com
L.A. Leather History Timeline - Los Angeles Leather History
The Leather History Timeline for Texas: Based on Tony DeBlase's timeline but specific to Texas

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Legal cases, crimes, DSM history, LGBTQ+, etc.,

Legal Cases and Crimes: Some legal cases and crimes involving consensuality, homosexuality, and sadomasochism
DSM History and the Diagnoses for Homosexuality and Sadomasochism
Relevant Films on DVD and for Streaming: Recommendations for DVDs with BDSM themes listed by release date
LGBTQ History Timeline Reference
A Timeline of LGBTQQI History - San Mateo County Health
Kinky Timeline: A History of BDSM
History of the Leather Bomber Jacket | AmericanMystique.com
Trump's Timeline of Hate on the Human Rights Watch web site

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Further Reading on Leather and BDSM History

The Leather History Timeline by Tony DeBlase and others
The Leather History Timeline for Texas
Marginalia on the Old Guard, Leather Traditions, and BDSM History by Ambrosio
EvilMonk.org's History section contains additional resources including various articles about the "Old Guard," the Black Rose, Greenery Press, Wonder Woman, the DSM, and much more.