The Beat Museum

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Our first event at the new Counterculture Museum at 1485 Haight Street, SF, CA is tomorrow evening 6/27/25 at 7pm. Details in the link: https://t.co/NJ5nNxR7T5

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The Manuscript Society has been around for 75 years. We were honored to be selected for this in-depth interview about what we do and some of the items we hold in our collection. https://t.co/dpO0AqL7D4

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THE GREATEST BEAT GENERATION COLLECTION IN THE WORLD.
Recently I held in my own hands certain Beat related items most people don't even know exist. Copies of Howl inscribed by Allen Ginsberg to both Lucien Carr and Jack Kerouac, and much, much more! https://t.co/MpcETlF7hy

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POETRY FOR THE BEAT GENERATION
We've mailed out dozens of letters just like this one in the last two days to keep the ultra-rare Dot Record copy of Jack Kerouac's "Poetry for the Beat Generation" on display at The Beat Museum. Here's the story. https://t.co/OYC22Wn8T2

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"When the culture of mid-century America demanded segregation, conformity, and materialism, the Beats celebrated tolerance, inclusivity, and authenticity. We think that’s pretty important." https://t.co/2MHugdKUg7

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THE BEAT MUSEUM ON WHEELS IS BACK!
It's Jack Kerouac's Centennial year and we'll be visiting high schools, colleges and other venues on the West Coast from San Diego to Seattle from now until June. If you want us to visit your city, please send an email! https://t.co/5swwpH1i5o

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Dale at S&S RV in Richmond, CA refurbished our 20 year old trailer. New rims, tires, LED lights, rewired electrical and new brakes for the trailer for when we carry those heavy loads of books down the Grapevine on our way to LA or over the Rocky Mountains toward the east coast.

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Tonight my phone blew up with five simultaneous phone calls and a few texts. The strange thing was they were all from friends on the east coast. Here's why!

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Here's the video on youtube. The first 2 minutes is Jack's scroll being unrolled on stage in London. https://t.co/S0wqsq8RqM

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Three million views and counting. More readers are bound to come to Kerouac because of this fashion show. Designer Kim Jones is quoted as saying he was inspired by Jack Kerouac's jacket that hangs in the Beat Museum in San Francisco. https://t.co/c6zSiGsQwh

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Take your virtual front-row seat to discover the #DiorMenFall 2022 show by Kim Jones, being unveiled live from London. https://t.co/rqGzobUVbg

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The largest original Allen Ginsberg drawing you're ever going to see inside one of his books. Complete with inscription and signature. https://t.co/NL1p7Lwlki

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The big Howl Trial Auction ends tomorrow, Tuesday, 8/24. There are still some bargains waiting to be had. Take a peak! https://t.co/vgRGdizqUH

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This week in 1957 Lawrence Ferlinghetti stood trial for obscenity for publishing Allen Ginsberg's book of poetry. We're celebrating that occasion all this weekend. Join us! https://t.co/vgRGdizqUH

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If you've been following our Facebook Auctions we have a great one happening today and tomorrow. You can see pictures of all the books and other details at this link: https://t.co/vgRGdizqUH

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The SF Chronicle was in attendance when Cathy Cassady, Dennis McNally and Neeli Cherkovski greeted students from Harker School. It was our reopening weekend and the first time anyone had the chance to see our newest exhibition, "Ferlinghetti at Home." https://t.co/8NJXuXzvUr

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A new Kerouac biography is in the works. Here's the big reveal with answers to the burning questions Kerouac fans have been asking. https://t.co/fPswmn9ii9

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BRUCE CONNER - RARE 1980s INTERVIEW with TOSH BERMAN - Best known as an assemblage artist, Conner discusses his eclectic range of disciplines and media, from drawing, painting, filmmaking, and performance art. https://t.co/csAYa10jdZ

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HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY, ALLEN GINSBERG!
Finding solace at The Beat Museum in the memory of Allen Ginsberg's poem, Lawrence Ferlinghetti's painting, and the inspirations they evoke.
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Unseen photographs from 1969. The story is at The Beat Museum's website. https://t.co/AHM8uRxk1O

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Followers of The Beat Museum are well aware of the influence the Beats had on a young Bob Dylan. Today, being Bob's 80th birthday, others are making note of this connection as well. Happy Birthday, Bob! https://t.co/vGMmoxHU84