Anne + April Vocal and Guitar, 1969
Scope and Contents
Series IX: Audiovisual, Multimedia, and Hardware (1953-2007)organized by media type: Audio Tape Reel, 8mm Film Reel, Audiocassettes, VHS, U-Matic KC30, Sony Video Reel, Records, and Floppy Discs. The open reel audio tapes consist of recordings related to the Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial, featuring detailed audio of trial proceedings and testimonies from key defendants including Bobby Seale, Jerry Rubin, Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden, and defense attorneys such as William Kunstler and Leonard Weinglass. The collection also contains a significant number of reels documenting the Russell Tribunal, an international people's tribunal on war crimes during the Vietnam War. Additionally, there are recorded interviews from figures such as Mark Lane, Timothy Leary, and Elridge Cleaver. The 8mm film reels contains footage of Alfred's Newspaper Printing and the operations of the Los Angeles Free Press, footage of Art Kunkin speaking at an event, and personal family films of Kunkin’s immediate family. The audio cassettes primarily consist of recordings relating to esoteric science, alchemy, spirituality, and New Age teachings. A large portion of the tapes consist of recordings from the Temple of Esoteric Knowledge (aka the Temple of Esoteric Science and/or the Way of the Magus) regarding stop aging, astral project, meditation, kundalini, and herbology. Other notable recordings include interviews of Thane of Prosperos, interviews of Mae Brussel, and lectures led by Andrew de Passano. Topics other than New Age material covered are Underground Press History, FBI, Organized Crime and Conspiracies. The VHS and U-Matic KC30 tapes primarily feature teachings by Art Kunkin, focusing on life extension, personal empowerment, alchemy, and ancient wisdom.
Note that not all audiovisual materials were able to be played back and the primary information listed was taken from what was written on the respective storage containers. Additionally, note that the Floppy Discs were unable to be assessed at time of processing.
Dates
- 1969
Conditions Governing Access
Certain material is restricted from public access. Specific boxes are identified on the series level.
Extent
From the Collection: 348.7 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 551 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
1 audiotape reel : 7 in. tape
General
two labels on reel read: "Anne + April - Vocal Guitar" and "Black Power 1969"
Creator
- From the Collection: Kunkin, A. (Art) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu