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-047 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc of course ups. Collection: 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"
Note: On left border, printed vertically: "TGZ DIGGGGERS."
Cat. No.: CC-048 Full record BibCit: By Cummings, E. E.. 5/8/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc (u.p.s.). Collection: 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".
Note: "set forth 5/8/67 by the communication company (u.p.s.) be advised"
Cat. No.: CC-049 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc,member..u..p..s... Collection: 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.."
Cat. No.: CC-050 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collection: 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.]
Note: Text quoted is all at top. Bottom of sheet has illustration showing the earth under the cement sidewalks.
Cat. No.: CC-051a Full record BibCit: By G., Allen. 4/16/1967. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc (u.p.s.). Collection: 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. .."
Note: Two hexagrams. Imprint: "printed because that's where it's at by the communication company"
Cat. No.: CC-052 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc (ups). Collection: SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB. Abstract: Philosophical basis of Digger Free.
Cat. No.: CC-053a Full record BibCit: By Diggers, The. Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC (U.P.S.). Collection: 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"
Note: Attack on Ramparts' Hippie article, specifically references to the Diggers. R.S. tells why Invisible Circus ended.
Cat. No.: CC-054 Full record BibCit: By Brautigan, Richard. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC UPS. Collation: 1/c. Graphic depicting a stem of roses (?) printed in the lower right corner.. Collection: SOLA-o($BK) | SOLA-xxSS | SS-xB. Abstract: Poem by Richard Brautigan (signed).
Note: Title in block letters, in flowing arrangement.
Cat. No.: CC-055a Full record BibCit: By Diggers, Some Disillusioned. Leaflet. Letter size. 2 sht./2 pp.. Imprint: none. Collection: 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".."
Note: Not likely a ComCo bulletin. Essay mentions: 'Meanwhile, you get goublethink from their "communication" spokesman.'
Cat. No.: CC-056 Full record BibCit: N.d., ca. 1968-69. Broadside. Letter size. Imprint: comm..s company. Collection: 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.
Cat. No.: CC-057 Full record BibCit: By Anderson, Chester and Claude Hayward. N.d., ca. 4/24/1967. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: the com co a member of the Underground Press Syndicate. Collection: 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."
Note: Letterhead logo of ComCo at top of sheet. Signed by both authors.
Cat. No.: CC-058 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Letter size. Imprint: Comm..s Company. Collection: 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".
Note: Doubtful ComCo, as the imprint is "printed by the Communications Company)".
Cat. No.: CC-059a Full record BibCit: Broadsheet. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: cc (ups). Collection: 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"
Cat. No.: CC-060 Full record BibCit: Broadside. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collection: 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".
Cat. No.: CC-061 Full record BibCit: By Diggers, The. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: "com/co.". Collection: 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. .."
Note: Child's drawing of a house with "FREE" sign hanging from roof, in title. Signed: "yr brothers, the diggers".
Cat. No.: CC-062 Full record BibCit: By Diggers, The. Broadside. Letter size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collection: 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."
Note: Contains various nefarious suggestions for avenging this repulsive film.
Cat. No.: CC-063a Full record BibCit: 1/24/1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: CC. Collection: 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.
Cat. No.: CC-064a Full record BibCit: Broadsheet. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SOLA-xSS | SS-oL. Abstract: Ads with Com/Co comment on the predicted black riots for June.
Cat. No.: CC-065a Full record BibCit: Broadsheet. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SS-o(L) | SOLA-x(SS). Abstract: Ads and announcements. R.S.:"The Electric Garden of Eden's Orifice"
Cat. No.: CC-066a Full record BibCit: By Anderson, Chester. N.D., Ca. 4/17/1967. Leaflet. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Imprint: your friendly neighborhood communication company (u.p.s.). Collation: 2sht/4pp. Collection: SS-x(B) | SOLA-x(SS). Abstract: By "c.a.", advice on drugs.
Cat. No.: CC-067a Full record BibCit: 5/24/1967. Broadsheet. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SS-o(T) | SOLA-x(SS). Abstract: In the main, a reprint of a letter from Sybil Leek
Cat. No.: CC-068A Full record BibCit: By Tyler, Steve. 6/7/1967. Broadside. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SS-o(T) | SOLA-x(SS). Abstract: A poem by Steve Tyler about a fantasy interracial riot that burns down Haight Street.
Cat. No.: CC-068B Full record BibCit: By Snyder, Gary. 6/7/1967. Broadside. Legal size. San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: 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".
Cat. No.: CC-069 Full record BibCit: Broadside. 9-1/4"x15-1/2". San Francisco: Communication Company. Collection: SS-o(T). Abstract: Excerpts from _Autobiography of Malcolm X_.
