Marcus Scruggs | 81
Marc Scruggs has lived in San Francisco since the 60s. On his brother’s recommendation, he made his way here and soon met his partner, Harry, on a beach in San Francisco. On their initial meeting they almost lost sight of each other in the fog. Unfortunately, Harry died within a year of these interviews, and Marc was still grieving tremendously. Marc is known by friends for his work promoting nonviolent communication strategies to build community, and his expansive, generous, and loving nature really come through in the interview. He has also appeared in some films over his career.
Marc is someone who has loved San Francisco in part because he has never felt like an outsider here. As a gay man, he has had many challenges being accepted, and he shares the recent experience of spending time with a younger relative who is comfortable with his gay identity and how joyful it was to see that.
Interview date: 12/7/2021 and 12/17/2021
Interviewed by: Anna Chodos
Referred by: Becky Newman
Photo by Anna Chodos.
Marc Scruggs holding up a photo of himself at 5 years old. Photo by Anna Chodos.
Photo of Marcus Scruggs as a 5 year old. Courtesy of Marcus Scruggs.
Marcus Scruggs parents. Photo courtesy of Marcus Scruggs.
Marcus Scruggs extended family in the 1930s. His grandmother is 2nd from the right in the first row. Photo courtesy of Marcus Scruggs.