Best of Humanitou: Victoria Stracke, publisher of 'The Last Hundred Miles: The Diary of Larry Waite'

Episode 157 May 02, 2024 01:13:29
Best of Humanitou: Victoria Stracke, publisher of 'The Last Hundred Miles: The Diary of Larry Waite'
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Best of Humanitou: Victoria Stracke, publisher of 'The Last Hundred Miles: The Diary of Larry Waite'

May 02 2024 | 01:13:29

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Show Notes

Victoria Stracke is the curator and publisher of "The Last Hundred Miles: The Diary of Larry Waite." And she has remained anonymous in that role. Until now. Larry was a gay man who grew up in the Midwest during the 1950s and 60s. He prolifically documented his life for more than 30 years, with intimate and sometimes brutal, raw honesty.

Those diaries ended up in Victoria's hands. In this conversation, we find out how she came to be the keeper of Larry’s story, how she ultimately decided to move forward with publishing the diaries on his behalf, and the special relationship she has with him now, posthumously, through his writing and photographs. Victoria describes Larry's life as one of tragic beauty. More at humanitou.com.

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