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Annotated Catalog of Digger Archives

Including Ephemera, Broadsides, Posters, Street Sheets, Collections, etc. for the San Francisco Diggers, Communication Company, Free City Collective, Kaliflower Intercommunal Network, Free Print Shop, Planetedge Manifestation, Earth/Life Defense Commune, &c.

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 Title / BibCit / Abstract
C/N: CC-047Title/First Line: Friday - 8:pm - 1702 Haight Street.
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Cat. No.: CC-047
BibCit: 1967. Broadside. Letter size. cc of course ups. SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: "COME Brothers who have been busted on 370's - (Public Nuisance), and confer with ACLU about a giant suit COME To create clothes for the Digger Free Store - THE TRIP WITHOUT A TICKET COME To talk with Gary Snyder about the Digger role in the community" "THE TRIP WITHOUT A TICKET everything is free do your own thing don't make us pay for your trip we have escaped from money & power trainers we are running in the streets & parks .. ALL OBJECTS PASS BETWEEN ALL OF US OUTSIDE THE CAGE"

C/N: CC-048Title/First Line: A Salesman Is An It That Stinks Excuse.
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Cat. No.: CC-048
BibCit: By Cummings, E. E.. 5/8/1967. Broadside. Letter size. cc (u.p.s.). SOLA-oDW | SS-xB.
Abstract: Two poems by E. E. Cummings, and a poem about the upcoming summer solstice celebration: ".. merging of the tribes hear the solstice moving through the year miracles are coming with the moon be aware".

C/N: CC-049Title/First Line: The Only Things God Gave Us For Our Very Own To Play With |.
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Cat. No.: CC-049
BibCit: 1967. Broadside. Letter size. cc,member..u..p..s... SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: ".. are our minds & our metabolisms. (The mind includes the senses, the body & its life are a function of the metabolism.) These are ours. We have a basic right to do what we will with them. Whoever tries to restrain us .. is a tyrant.." "The System encourages us to dull our senses. It teaches us to smoke, that we may forget how to smell. It feeds us soft drinks & processed foods that rob us of taste. ..Therefore the wise man consciously & unconsciously exercises his senses.."

C/N: CC-050Title/First Line: Your Houses They Pull | Down, Stand Up Now, Stand | Up Now, |.
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Cat. No.: CC-050
BibCit: 1967. Broadside. Letter size. CC. SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: "YOUR HOUSES THEY PULL DOWN, STAND UP NOW; YOUR HOUSES THEY PULL DOWN, TO FRIGHT POOR MEN IN TOWN, BUT THE GENTRY MUST COME DOWN, AND THE POOR SHALL WEAR THE CROWN, STAND UP NOW, DIGGERS ALL! | POWER IS LIKE TO LOVE. GLORY HERE, DIGGERS ALL!" [Words from a song by the 17th century Diggers.]

C/N: CC-051aTitle/First Line: Unite Or Die....
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Cat. No.: CC-051a
BibCit: By G., Allen. 4/16/1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. cc (u.p.s.). SOLA-oDW | SS-xB.
Abstract: A rose-tinted plea from "Allen G. (Age 17 years)" for activities, jobs, opportunitites to be provided for "the kids" coming to the Haight. "Can the HIP Merchants be persuaded to employ kids in every manner of work? The kids would respond to this. How do you go about persuading money-heads?..Get the Merchants to house, clothe & feed kids. ..The kids will dress like clean hippies. .."

C/N: CC-052Title/First Line: To Say If You Are Hungry We Will Feed You And That If You |.
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Cat. No.: CC-052
BibCit: 1967. Broadside. Letter size. cc (ups). SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: Philosophical basis of Digger Free.

C/N: CC-053aTitle/First Line: More Words On Other Side.
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Cat. No.: CC-053a
BibCit: By Diggers, The. 1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. CC (U.P.S.). SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: "Ramparts Magazine-75 cents-March '67-on Hippies by Warren Hinkle-editor is FANTASY PROFIT SHIT-EATING BASTARD The article on Hippies is filled with LIES .. Kesey will tell you to be free. Now! If you need a leader to tell you how, that's your hang-up." R.s.: same title. "The 'INVISIBLE CIRCUS' was visibly stopped by the Glide Church people, not the police. They were put up-tight by: 1. Too many people 2. Pornography films in the dining room 3. Burns and candle wax on the red rug.. 4. Beings being nude"

C/N: CC-054Title/First Line: Flowers For Those | You Love.
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Cat. No.: CC-054
BibCit: By Brautigan, Richard. 1967. Broadside. Letter size. CC UPS. 1/c. Graphic depicting a stem of roses (?) printed in the lower right corner.. SOLA-o($BK) | SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB.
Abstract: Poem by Richard Brautigan (signed).

C/N: CC-055aTitle/First Line: On The Street.
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Cat. No.: CC-055a
BibCit: By Diggers, Some Disillusioned. Leaflet. Letter size. 2 sht./2 pp.. none. SOLA-xSS | SS-oL.
Abstract: "Let's face it up front: someone is trying to use us. Someone is trying to turn the massive, undirected energy on Haight Street into ugly scenes of violence, appealing to the spectator in all of us, an the aggressor in many of us." Accuses the Diggers of manipulating people into violent demonstrations and hatred. "They don't want this to be a LOVE generation. They are afraid of a non-political development of the human soul, because it takes people away from "moral crusades".."

C/N: CC-056Title/First Line: Meeting To Get Off Theyear Sixty-nine |.
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Cat. No.: CC-056
BibCit: N.d., ca. 1968-69. Broadside. Letter size. comm..s company. SOLA-xSS | SS-oM.
Abstract: ".. san francisco diggers--native americans have gathered heartland us kansas city proclaimed intention to wreck time-life inc .. proclaimed 69 theyear time-life inc goes bust ..". Also discredits prediction of big Calif. earthquake.

C/N: CC-057Title/First Line: To The Erstwhile Underground Press, Greeting: |.
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Cat. No.: CC-057
BibCit: By Anderson, Chester and Claude Hayward. N.d., ca. 4/24/1967. Broadside. Letter size. the com co a member of the Underground Press Syndicate. SOLA-xSS | SS-oL.
Abstract: Blasts the underground press for not covering the story of the manager of the Committee being set up for a pot bust by two members of the Lovin' Spoonful. "Either the Underground Press Syndicate means something, in which case we expect to see full coverage of this hypocrisy, or else [it] is nothing more than the same old America shit in a bright new polyethylene extruded psychedelic wrapper."

C/N: CC-058Title/First Line: With Brain Shit On By Donkeys, Eagles, Panthers, |.
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Cat. No.: CC-058
BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. Comm..s Company. SOLA-xSS | SS-oT.
Abstract: ".. elephants and dollar bills with feeling frozen by still cracked freedom bells watching the t.v. movies eating the popcorn he sits there inside he won't move outside..". Poem by "A family of diggers".

C/N: CC-059aTitle/First Line: Diggers.
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Cat. No.: CC-059a
BibCit: 1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. cc (ups). SOLA-xSS | SS-oT.
Abstract: List of local charitable agencies that provide food, and housing, including: Harbor Light, Life Line Mission, Old St. Mary Church, St. Anthony's Dining Room, St. Boniface Church, St. Vincent de Paul, Travelers Aid Society, Volunteers of America, et. al. "Lodgings are usually restricted to stable and rehabilitable men"

C/N: CC-060Title/First Line: Do You | Need It Now?
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Cat. No.: CC-060
BibCit: 1967. Broadside. Legal size. CC. SOLA-xSS | SS-oT.
Abstract: "Don't hesitate. Call us up and we'll begin printing 1,ooo or more copies of your message. In 45 minutes, we will bring you instant printed propaganda, news, advertising or whatever. Call us now, or whenever it's happening. ..626-2926".

C/N: CC-061Title/First Line: Brothers | The Diggers Have A Hotel | Three Floors |.
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Cat. No.: CC-061
BibCit: By Diggers, The. 1967. Broadside. Letter size. "com/co.". SOLA-xxSS | SS-xLL.
Abstract: "..TO HOUSE OUR PEOPLE THE BUILDING MUST BE BROUGHT UP TO CODE. LOTS OF WORK. CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC. WE HAVE TAKEN CARE OF A LOT. BIGGEST NEED NOW IS MANPOWER. PLEASE HELP." Address of free hotel: 252 Sixth Street. Mentions a 2-year lease. "..Plan to have all night center, sack out places for singles & couples, free movies, theater, acid rescue, dream life for street orphans, everything we have is yours. Make your thing come true. Show up, help us. All will be free. .."

C/N: CC-062Title/First Line: Your | Scene | Is | Being | Sold!!! | Back To You!.
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Cat. No.: CC-062
BibCit: By Diggers, The. 1967. Broadside. Letter size. CC. SOLA-xxSS | SS-xLL.
Abstract: Reprint of ad for _The Love-Ins_ (a Hollywood movie about the hippies). KFRC refused to do publicity for the film but offered to set up a debate between the diggers and the producer, Sam Katzman. The diggers wanted first to see the film. "..after seeing the film, we've decided not to even go. THERE IS NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT. ..THE DIGGER FEED LOOKED LIKE A CATERED BARMITZVAH. ..AN ACID TRIP WAS PORTRAYED LIKE A CHILDREN'S BALLET ON ED SULLIVAN. MIND DEATH FROM BEGINNING TO END."

C/N: CC-063aTitle/First Line: Press Release | 1/24/67.
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Cat. No.: CC-063a
BibCit: 1/24/1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. CC. SOLA-oT | SS-oT.
Abstract: "The Haight-Ashbury community is only one active manifestation of a world-wide youth revolution that has been infused with a revelation of the spiritual unity of all men and women of all races here and everywhere.." Statement by a "delegation from H.I.P." to Chief of Police Cahill suggesting "possible approaches for improved relations between the youthful new community and the older one." Lists achievements of the community. Threatens a lawsuit over harassment.

C/N: CC-064aTitle/First Line: Orifice | Vol. 1, Pg. 6.
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Cat. No.: CC-064a
BibCit: 1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. SOLA-xSS | SS-oL.
Abstract: Ads with Com/Co comment on the predicted black riots for June.

C/N: CC-064bTitle/First Line: Orifice | Vol. 1, page 7.
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Cat. No.: CC-064b
BibCit: 1967. Broadsheet. Legal size.
Abstract:

C/N: CC-065aTitle/First Line: Orifice/Vol. 1, Pg. 8.
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Cat. No.: CC-065a
BibCit: 1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. SS-o(L) | SOLA-x(SS).
Abstract: Ads and announcements. R.S.:"The Electric Garden of Eden's Orifice"

C/N: CC-066aTitle/First Line: Haight/Ashbury Survival School | Dope Sheet | incomplete & inadequate | but a good beginning.
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Cat. No.: CC-066a
BibCit: By Anderson, Chester. N.D., Ca. 4/17/1967. Leaflet. Legal size. your friendly neighborhood communication company (u.p.s.). 2sht/4pp. SS-x(B) | SOLA-x(SS).
Abstract: By "c.a.", advice on drugs.

C/N: CC-067aTitle/First Line: Summer Solstice.
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Cat. No.: CC-067a
BibCit: 5/24/1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. SS-o(T) | SOLA-x(SS).
Abstract: In the main, a reprint of a letter from Sybil Leek

C/N: CC-068ATitle/First Line: Some time this summer.
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Cat. No.: CC-068A
BibCit: By Tyler, Steve. 6/7/1967. Broadside. Legal size. SS-o(T) | SOLA-x(SS).
Abstract: A poem by Steve Tyler about a fantasy interracial riot that burns down Haight Street.

C/N: CC-068BTitle/First Line: A curse on the men in Washington, Pentagon.
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Cat. No.: CC-068B
BibCit: By Snyder, Gary. 6/7/1967. Broadside. Legal size. SS-o(T) | SOLA-x(SS)SOLA-o(PW,variant, letter size, 2 cop);o-SOLA(AA, legal size).
Abstract: An incantation, war cry. Mentions the Ghost Dance. Signed "[Pisces-like symbol] SNYDER".

C/N: CC-069Title/First Line: I was in my car driving along the | ... [illus of Malcolm X].
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BibCit: 1967. Broadside. 9-1/4"x15-1/2". SS-o(T).
Abstract: Excerpts from _Autobiography of Malcolm X_.

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