Leary, Timothy, 1920-1996
Person
Biography
Timothy Francis Leary was an American psychologist and writer known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Declaration of Independence for Dr. Timothy Leary, 1971-07-04
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Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.29
Scope and Contents
"Model statement in defense of the philosopher's personal freedom, as proposed to the American P.E.N. Club by San Francisco Bay Area poets, essayists, and novelist." Original statement signed by Allen Ginsberg; approved by Herb Gold, Michael McClure, Philp Whalen, Diane Di Prima, Ted Berrigan, Riobert Creeley, and Lawrencew Ferlinghetti.
Dates:
1971-07-04
Press release, 1971-07-14
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Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.29
Scope and Contents
For release 6 PM EDT, July 14, 1971, Bastille Day. Bay Area writers appeal to Swiss government for Leary political asylum. Statement signed by Kesey, Ferlinghetti and others calls Leary fellow author without a country....
Dates:
Issued: 1971-07-14