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.
Gentle reader, note: there are several thousand individual items in
the collection that makes up the Digger Archives. Currently, I have only
annotated a few hundred as they appear in this database. Time marches on!
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Cat. No.: CC-001 Full record BibCit: By Claude and Chester. n.d., ca. 1/1/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC h/a. Collation: 46LT\bl/wh. Collection: SOLA-o(DW)|SS-o(L)|BL/CA-o. Abstract: Announces the aims of Communication Company. "OUR POLICY| Love is communication.| OUR PLANS & HOPES| to provide quick & inexpensive printing service for the| hip community.| to print anything the Diggers want printed.|.| to be outrageous pamphleteers.|.." "OUR MAGNIFICENT MACHINES .. WITH WHICH WE CAN .. WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET! .. WE NEED .. " Signed "claude & chester | 626-2926 | we deliver".
Note: CC h/a = Communication Company | haight/ashbury Authors: Claude Hayward and Chester Anderson
Cat. No.: CC-002 Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 5/17/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: d./commucomp(UPS). Collation: 1/cGR. Collection: SOLA-o(SS-x)|SS-o(L). Abstract: Photocopy reprint of Charles McCabe's May 17,1967 SF Chron column ("Love and The Buck") decrying the 'merchants of love'. Also a digger commentary on the Love Circus. "..Revolution for $3.50 is an impossibility. Revolution is free because it's yours."
Cat. No.: CC-003 Full record BibCit: By X, the masked marauder. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collation: 1/cPU. Collection: SOLA-x(SS)|SS-o(L). Abstract: "army..WoRlD'sCoPs..war..ViEtNaM..kill..WaRcRiMeS..don't get caught...resist the Selective Slavery System." Proposes hassled hippie men "get together & help each other..keep out of the draft." For info on becoming a CO, etc.: the Free Store (Cole & Carl)
Cat. No.: CC-004 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC/HA. Collection: SOLA-o(DW)|SS-o(L). Abstract: "..a series of three classes designed to save you from becoming a psychedelic casualty--six months' worth of knowledge in a mere three days, & all free ..-at- THE TRIP WITHOUT A TICKET 901 Cole Street"(Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 8 pm). Topics: Sex Lore, Street Wisdom, Health & Hygiene, The Scene, Drug Lore, Policemanship, Haight Street Seminar ("experienced hippies & others rapping, answering questions, ..telling it like it is, so you needn't be a helpless newcomer very long").
Cat. No.: CC-005a Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 5/31/1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SOLA-oPR|SS-oL. Abstract: Title is all this side. Reverse side: "To The people of the Oracle:".
Cat. No.: CC-005b Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 5/31/1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: P.B/Comm/Comp. Collection: SOLA-oPR|SS-oL. Abstract: A letter from Tammy in Monterey who asks, "Can any information be obtained about the Diggers (history or anything)? other than thru word of mouth .." She knows local Diggers-type group who will put people up during upcoming Monterey music festival.
Note: R.s.: "There is only 1 digger." Dating based on comment about Peter Orlovsky which appeared in the Oracle #6 (February 1966).
Cat. No.: CC-006 Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 4/27/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc.ups.hps.aid.dds. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: 'Psychedelic Sexualis' showing at The Movie, 1034 Kearny every 90 minutes. ".. just say, 'Ramparts sent me.' and you'll get in free!!!!!!!! the management requests that you refrain from hissing and booing while the show is in progress."
Note: Dating based on first advertisement of the movie in the San Francisco Chronicle (April 27, 1967, p. 44).
Cat. No.: CC-007 Full record BibCit: N.D., ca. 6/21/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collation: 1/c, black ink on GrPa. Collection: SOLA-xSS/SS-oL. Abstract: Title continues: ".. JUNE 21 POTLATCH|.| WHEN SAN FRANCISCO| WILL OPEN ITS| GOLDEN GATE" Ilustration at bottom depicts human figure carrying a load of possessions on the head. In bold letters: "POTLATCH"
Cat. No.: CC-008 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collation: PiPa. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: Lyrics with a twist. "..Wear a smile on your face, For the whole human race, Rioting in the ghettos, Won't effect you if you wear a flower in your hair, ..And if San Francisco doesn't work out, We can always do it in London, Sings John Philips."
Note: Variant in Anderson MSS, BANC, has B.S. on orange pa, r.s. being "The ORIFICE Vol 1, Page ? HOW TO TAKE LOTS OF METH (DROP) AND LIVE TO TAKE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN [..]"
Cat. No.: CC-009 Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 3/2/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc.u.p.s. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: Photo reprint of news clip, "FBI's List of 'Radical Subversives'" tells of plans to round up radicals during a national disaster. ComCo editorial elaborates the implications for "all of us who smoke a little pot & dig a little peace". I Ching reading. "Because dope is political, & don't you forget it. Anything that criticizes the Establishment & its asinine war & power games is political -- subversive! -- and taking dope is an act of criticism."
Note: Dating comes from an SF Examiner article from March 2, 1967, reporting on the meeting of the California Civil Defense and Disaster Directors Association.
Cat. No.: CC-010 Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 4/1/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cC(ups). Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: Reprint of EVO article (East Village Other) on the S.F. Mime Troupe bust in Calgary. Style of writing reveals intimate connection with the Troupe's politics & history. In ComCo handwriting: "The dirty bastards busted the Mime Troupe what do you care"
"The Troupe, formed in 1959 by Davis, has always been poor, but always on top of the changing times: The first Dance-Concerts and Light shows..were put on by the Troupe.. They spawned the Diggers, who set up an alternative to competitive game playing;.."
Note: Source of reprint: East Village Other, April 1, 1967, p. 14.
Cat. No.: CC-011 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc.ups.hps. Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: ".. I LIVE is the motto of the American Indian tribe of Hippies of San Francisco who are now learning to communicate with each other without words.. A free booklet explaining the full meaning of I LIVE will be available soon.." at the Psychedelic Shop.
Cat. No.: CC-012A Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 4/18/1967. r.s.: "KILL FOR PEACE". Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc. Collation: 2/cReBl. Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: "..Sunrise..At..San Quentin..Death Dance| Free| bring meat| for| flesh| pyre!". At Daniel Roberts' execution. Transportation leaving Tuesday 4:30AM from Masonic & Oak. For info: Diggers Office 626-9600. Variant (C|SS) is Broadside. See CC-018.
Note: Dating probable given an article in the SF Chronicle & Examiner, Sunday, April 23, 1967 (This World, p. 5) that mentions the scheduled execution on Tuesday, April 18, of Daniel Roberts. Gov. Reagan postponed the execution for twenty days.
Cat. No.: CC-012b Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 4/18/1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Abstract: Digger-style poem on the occasion of the execution of Daniel Roberts. "12 minutes of agony gas death burning central nervous system KILL .. RONALD REAGAN IS KILLING daniel roberts| so what| do your thing| come dance be. WAIL| .." See CC012a & CC018.
Note: SideB|BLtype/WH\. See Note for reverse side re: dating.
Cat. No.: CC-013 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc.ups. Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: Urgent request by Diggers for linoleum block printing supplies "To be used for| Linoleum fabric and block prints (LFBP)|.| To be taken to Trip Without a Ticket 901 COLE SF CALIF USA EARTH XXXX| (TWOAT)". Flyer done in teletype style layout.
Cat. No.: CC-014 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc ups. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: Tells about KSOL not announcing the Free Store at 1099 McAllister. [Black People's Free Store] "across the street from a store that sells the same things for ridiculous prices that belong to them NOW YOU KNOW...DO SOMETHING | a free man"
Cat. No.: CC-015 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC (member UPS). Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: "As many of you are no doubt aware, there has been an alarming increase of late in the incidence of Venereal Disease in our loving community." Gives address of S.F. City V.D. Clinic.
"We've cleaned up our streets, stores and homes - let's clean up ourselves. Bring down clap!"
Cat. No.: CC-016a Full record BibCit: Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc a member of Ups. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oL. Abstract: "Bright after your breakfast o. j.? for Tea? or maybe guests for cocktails? Do you run for the mountain's, head from, for, taxes, taxis, the draft the Heat the smog, the Valley? .. Which part of the day do you spend running to the mirror.."
R.s.: "MANIFESTO" (originally issued Aug. 10, 1964 in Resurgence no.1, reprinted by Resurgence Youth Movement of California, March 1967). "Enemies of the State Unite! Mutiny Against Government! The Axe to the Root!"
Note: Most likely, r.s. was scrap paper used by ComCo to print this poem.
Cat. No.: CC-017 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc [u.p.s.]. Collation: 1c/Gr. Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: "Health Department wants it sterilized - underarm control. Juvenile Department wants it turned in - parent control. Parks Department wants it walked allnight - sleep control. Police Department wants it surrounded - riot control. .."
"Did you come to buy something? Did you come to sell something?..who's media-money looney trap is this? (& this summer thousands of un-white un-suburban boppers are going to want to know why you've given up what they can't get & how you get away with it"
Cat. No.: CC-018 Full record BibCit: By diggers, the. n.d., ca. 4/18/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC(UPS). Collection: SOLA-oDW|SS-oL. Abstract: Announces a demonstration at San Quentin prison. "..the gratefull dead will jam outside the walls of san quentin" .. "trucks, cars, buses will leave from MASONIC & OAK at 4:15 A.M. tuesday morning .. bring raw meat bells flowers your thing" Rides coordinated at 901 Cole St. Signed "the diggers | (ain't that RIGHT mr. REAGAN)"
Cat. No.: CC-019A Full record BibCit: By The Electric Budda. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: COM/CO UPS. Collation: 1/c, green stock.. Collection: SOLA-xSS|SS-oT. Abstract: This side consists of editorial comments. "LOVE" "Where the hell are the real people of Haight-Ashbury? You run around and you scream 'Love!' But do you practise it?" .."Meanwhile the New Grogan tells it as it is to the Half-Men of the Source."
Cat. No.: CC-019B Full record BibCit: Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: COM/CO UPS. Abstract: This side contains ads ("All ads FREE"). "Laguna Beach will welcome hippies this summer. Food, clothes, shelter. Contact Philip Hackett and/or Gary Paris at the 'Icarus Is', or somewhere at the beach...Good luck."
Note: "Leave adds at the free store." "FREE TRIPS| IS STP REALLY| JUST AN OIL| TREATMENT?"
Cat. No.: CC-020 Full record BibCit: n.d., ca. 5/6/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC(UPS). Collection: SOLA-o($) | SOLA-x(SS) |SS-oT. Abstract: Collage of newspaper clippings: A Congressional Call to 'Forget U.S. Constitution, Bombs Directed at Civilians, Police Chief Alarmed by Panthers. Cartoon shows cop chasing demonstrators chasing a Black Panther, with two straights looking on.
Note: Title in bold letters, with quotation marks: "Things .. control". Dating source: All three excerpts of news articles appeared in the May 6, 1967, issue of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Cat. No.: CC-021 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC(ups). Collection: SOLA-oDW | SS-oT. Abstract: Hand-lettered prayer of Saint Francis, with line drawing in lower left corner depicting Jesus, St. Francis, and a swan.
Cat. No.: CC-022 (a-d) Full record BibCit: Leaflet. Letter size. 2 sht./4 pp.. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc. Collection: SOLA-xSS | SS-oT. Abstract: Interpretation of an I Ching reading on the subject of changing the [Psychedelic] Shop into a calm center. "Change is in order. What to do? How do we interact with the system & yet stay high?" The hexagrams Deliverance and Dispersion are used as frameworks for interpreting the current situation. What begins as a modest announcement about repainting, rugs, cushions, and collective participation in remodeling becomes something more revealing: a document of the Haight underground reading its own crisis through ritual language, moral weather, and symbolic transformation.
Note: Top of first page contains the graphic mandala that was printed on the Psychedelic Shop pin-back button.
