Turcotte, James, 1945-1993.

James Turcotte (1945-1993) was an American art gallery owner and tax advisor who began writing in the late 1960s. At first he wrote fiction and free verse reflecting his experiences as a gay man, father, drug user, and resident of Los Angeles and New York. After being diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, his writings were primarily poetic and journalistic observations of his life.

From the guide to the James Turcotte papers, 1969-1992, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

James Turcotte (1945-1993) was an American art gallery owner and tax advisor who began writing in the late 1960s.

At first he wrote fiction and free verse reflecting his experiences as a gay man, father, drug user, and resident of Los Angeles and New York. After being diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, his writings were primarily poetic and journalistic observations of his life.

From the description of James Turcotte papers, 1969-1992. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122431727