1965–Montgomery Theatre-That Minstrel Show-Civil Rights in a Cracker Barrel-S.F. Mime Troupe Handbill-PAE Near Mint '83'

This double sided original Mime Troupe handbill from 1965 is one of the earliest we've ever auctioned. The San Francisco Mime Troupe is a legendary fixture in the psychedelic era landscape. Shortly after Bill Graham became the Troupe’s manager in 1965 their founder R. G. “Ronnie” Davis was indicted for performing in public parks without a permit. In response Graham organized the first Mime Troupe fundraising event. These events were so popular that he held two more fundraising events. The third fundraiser featured a performance by the Warlocks later to be known as the Grateful Dead. The troupe's performances continued through the late sixties shaping the vast legacy of this historic era. 

 

Handbill – S.F.Mime Troupe  Montgomery Theatre
Subtitle - A Minstrel Show Civil Rights in a Cracker Barrel
Grade – PAE Near Mint 89
Bill –  S.F. Mime Troupe
Venue – Montgomery Theatre
City – San Jose CA
Date – 9/17-25/65
Dimensions – 8 1/2" x 11"
Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. 1/16" tear top edge creased into thirds with staple hole indentations light handling. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern.

 

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