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Lg Ms 040 Harbor Masters Archives Finding Aid, Natalie Hill
Lg Ms 040 Harbor Masters Archives Finding Aid, Natalie Hill
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Harbor Masters of Portland, Maine, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization whose members share an interest in the leather/levi lifestyle. The organization was originally incorporated in Maine in 1984 to serve as a social club for like-minded gay males. However, members of any sex are allowed to join Harbor Masters. The club was founded with the goals of promoting fellowship among and tolerance for individuals interested in the leather lifestyle and continues to work toward those goals.
Over time, the Harbor Masters took on a more active role in New England’s LGBT community. The organization has regularly participated in charitable …