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This section of the SFMUSEUM.ORG Website is presented by Unity Foundation, an organization that has been "Keeping the Spirit and Values - Peace, Love & Unity - of the 60's Alive" for more than three decades. (visit www.unityfoundation.org) |
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Details of the Summer of Love Celebration Chronology of San Francisco Rock 1965-2969 Catalogue of Linda McCartney Photographs Catalogue of Robert Altman Photographs Catalogue of Gene Anthony Photographs Catalogue of Herb Greene Photographs Catalogue of Baron Wolman Photographs
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This was the original press announcement for the late Linda McCartney’s San Francisco show at our Museum in 1997. Her show closed September 30th of that year. — Gladys Hansen
the Summer of Love San Francisco’s Free Fall Lovefest in Golden Gate Park, and Thank San Francisco Producer Chet Helms for 30 years of Love and Friendship. Twenty-six of Linda McCartney’s “Sixties” photos, as well as the Summer of Love photographs by San Francisco photo- The Museum is located in The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth Street, at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. The facility is accessible to the disabled or physically impaired. The Background On July 14 Paul and Linda McCartney wrote their old friend Chet Helms (San Francisco’s legendary “Father of the Summer of Love”) and said, “Dear Chet. We are getting ready for the 30th anniversary of the Summer of Love. We think it’s a great idea and are really looking forward to all the celebrations...” The McCartney’s were introduced to the burgeoning San Francisco music scene at the height of the Summer of Love after the Beatles performed their last public concert at Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966. Helms, who had hitchhiked to San Francisco with Janis Joplin and created Big Brother and the Holding Company, was a major player in the Summer of Love. Nearly every great 60’s band played in Helms’ fabled Avalon Ballroom. When Helms called the McCartney’s in London and told them of his plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Golden Gate Park’s Beach Chalet Meadows October 12, they immediately offered their support in the form of a special photo exhibit of Linda’s photographs from her book “Sixties.” Proceeds from the sale of her photographs will benefit October’s free concert and celebration. Mr. Helms wishes to thank Gladys Hansen, former City of San Francisco Archivist and founder of the Museum of the City of San Francisco, Summer of Love and Museum board member Billy McCarthy, McCartney exhibit curator Richard Hansen, Fahey/Klein Fine Art Photography Gallery in Los Angeles and Mary Louise Beecroft’s Ship Art International for their kind donations of time and services. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Housekeeper | |
