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Smith and Wesson Company

Smith & Wesson Records, 1920-1973.
30 boxes (15 linear feet).

World famous handgun and handcuff-manufacturing company founded in Springfield, Massachusetts in the 1850s.

The Smith and Wesson records are comprised of incoming sales and service correspondence with some outgoing correspondence and administrative and financial/legal subject files, including categories such as ads and advertising, American Railway Express, audits, counselors at law, debtors, insurance, legal actions, newsletters, patents and trademarks, personnel, photos, sample parts, sideline ventures, stocks and bonds awards, and Western Union Telegrams. Includes correspondence with the National Rifle Association, Small Arms Industry Advisory Committee, and the United States Revolver Association.

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Subjects

Pistols--Design and construction

Contributors

National Rifle Association
Small Arms Industry Advisory Committee
Smith and Wesson
United States Revolver Association

Call no.: MS 267

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Radical Student Union (RSU)

Radical Student Union Records, 1905-2006 (Bulk: 1978-2005).
22 boxes (14.5 linear feet).

Founded by Charles Bagli in 1976, the Revolutionary Student Brigade at UMass Amherst (later the Radical Student Union) has been a focal point for organization by politically radical students. RSU members have responded to issues of social justice, addressing both local, regional, and national concerns ranging from militarism to the environment, racism and sexism to globalization.

The RSU records document the history of a particularly long-lived organization of left-leaning student activists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Beginning in the mid-1970s, as students were searching for ways to build upon the legacy of the previous decade, the RSU has been a constant presence on campus, weathering the Reagan years, tough budgetary times, and dramatic changes in the political culture at the national and state levels. The RSU reached its peak during the 1980s with protests against American involvement in Central America, CIA recruitment on campus, American support for the Apartheid regime in South Africa, and government-funded weapons research, but in later years, the organization has continued to adapt, organizing against globalization, sweatshops, the Iraq War, and a host of other issues.

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Subjects

Anti-apartheid movements--Massachusetts
Central America--Foreign relations--United States
College students--Political activity
Communism
El Salvador--History--1979-1992
Guatemala--History--1945-1982
Iraq War, 2003-
Nicaragua--History--1979-1990
Peace movements--Massachusetts
Persian Gulf War, 1991
Political activists--Massachusetts--History
Racism
Socialism
Student movements
United States--Foreign relations--Central America
United States. Central Intelligence Agency
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Contributors

Progressive Student Network
Radical Student Union
Revolutionary Student Brigade

Types of material

Banners

Call no.: RG 45/80 R1

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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Journeymen Tailors Union. Local 115

ACWA Journeyman Tailors Union Local 115 Records, 1945-1984.
2 boxes (1 linear feet).

Local 115 of Connecticut was comprised of branches from Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury, and affiliated with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.

The ACWA records consist of minutes of meetings, correspondence, reports, and contracts. Also included are a number of agreements between local businesses and the union identifying the union as the bargaining representative of their employees.

Subjects

Clothing trade--Labor unions--Connecticut
Labor unions--Connecticut

Contributors

Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America

Call no.: MS 025

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Ancient Order of United Workmen. Deerfield Valley Lodge No. 150

Deerfield Valley Lodge No. 150 Records, 1895-1920.
1 box (0.25 linear feet).

The Ancient Order of United Workmen, a fraternal benefit society, was originally founded in Pennsylvania in 1868. The Massachusetts lodge was founded in 1879 with the Deerfield Valley Lodge incorporated in 1880.

The collection consists of records dating from 1895–1920, including financial documents, membership information, and correspondence.

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Subjects

Fraternal Aid Association
Fraternal organizations--Massachusetts
Shelburne Falls (Mass.)--History

Contributors

Ancient Order of United Workmen. Deerfield Valley Lodge No. 150

Types of material

Letters (Correspondence)
Receipts (Financial records)

Call no.: MS 453

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Brotherhood of the Spirit

[ Introduction ]

[ Brotherhood of the Spirit, part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ]

[ Metelica Aquarian Concept/Renaissance Community, part 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

[ 2001 Center/Renaissance Community, part 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

[ Reunions, part 2, 3 ]

	Michael Metelica at the treehouse: Leyden, Mass., 1968. (Ref. no. car1)
	The treehouse: Blueberry Hill, Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. car2)
	The Treehouse Gang, Leyden 1968: (L – R) top: Dale Sluter, Chris Garland, Doug Edson, Jim Kolokowski, Eddie Evans, Brian Smith on shoulders, Jim Sullivan. Bottom: Wayne Duda, Gene Lewis (Cricket), Tom Howes. (Ref. no. car3)
	The Founding Mothers, 1969: Micky Shean (?) and baby, Heidi Bushell, Laurel Artus holding Leah Artus, Wendy Crowell. (Ref. no. car4)
	Meditation at Beth Hapgood’ s home at 88 Main St, Northfield, Mass. 1969. (Ref. no. car5)
	Elwood Babbitt, 1970. (Ref. no. car6) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Heidi Bushell and Michael Metelica reading Lopsang Rampa, early source of spiritual inspiration. Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. car7)
	Winter scene. Chris Garland, Michael Metelica, unidentified, Dale Sluter, Jim Kolokowski. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. car8)
	Maple sugaring, Charlemont, Mass. 1969. Gene (Cricket) Lewis, Eddie, Michael. (Ref. no. car9)
	Maple sugaring, Charlemont, 1969. Various visitors and members. (Ref. no. car10)
	Heath, Mass. 1969,. Far left, Nate Tilton and Steve Wolfson. Band is early forerunner to in Flesh. (Ref. no. car11)
	Warwick, Mass. Summer of 1970, photo from Greenfield Recorder newspaper in foreground is Susan Meyer and Jeff Lister. (Ref. no. car12)
	Warwick group shot, summer 1970. Publication unknown. (Ref. no. car13)
	“LOOK” magazine photo. Taken July 1970, published December 1970. (Ref. no. car14)
	Spiritual Graffiti, Warwick main house, 1970-71. Such spontaneously inspired writingswere common during the Warwick era. (Ref. no. car15)
	Concert at St. James Church, Greenfield, Mass. 1970. Robert Hincks and Michael Metelica. This church was one of the few local ones that was welcoming to the Brotherhood and hosted many events and weddings during this period. (Ref. no. car16)
	Members listening to Spirit in Flesh rehearse at Warwick Studio. Note looks of ecstasy on individual faces. Top; Vicki Locatelli, unidentified, Steve Abrahamson, John Pollard, unidentified. Middle; Jacquie Metelica, Mark Alvin, Brian McCue. Bottom; Jackie Odess, Annette Laufe. (Ref. no. car17) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Summer invasion of visitors, sometimes several hundred a day. Summer of 1970, Warwick. Garden between house and future Dorm. (Ref. no. car18)
	the “PM Tent”. Warwick, summer 1970. This huge plastic tent housed “Prospective Members” who went through a two-week trial period before begin voted on for membership. The PM tent was also notorious for forbidden (and frequent) amorous activity between members and PM’s. (Ref. no. car19)
	Temporary Encampment, Guilford, VT. Summer 1970. Overwhelmed by visitors, long-term members set up a temporary retreat in the wilds of Guilford, near the Johnson’s Pasture commune. (Ref. no. car20)
	Wedding at Warwick, July 1970, Michael playing guitar with Donna Braden (R). (Ref. no. car21)
	“Commune Gothic” Summer 1970. Heidi Bushell and Mike McCarty. (Ref. no. car22)
	The Logging Crew, Winter 1970-71. Carol and Eddie Evans, Mitch Sieser, Greg Fitzgerald, Nate Tilton in back. Crew leader, Geoff, “Gurf” Nuckols in front. (Ref. no. car23)
	Warwick Kitchen, 1972. Meg, “Nutmeg” Rich stirring dinner, probably brown rice, squash or mashed potatoes. (Ref. no. car24)
	Breakfast in Warwick 1971. Mark Alvin (foreground) shares a moment with Rita Raymond. Deborah Starobin looks on. (Ref. no. car25)

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Brotherhood of the Spirit (part 2)

[ Introduction ]

[ Brotherhood of the Spirit, part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ]

[ Metelica Aquarian Concept/Renaissance Community, part 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

[ 2001 Center/Renaissance Community, part 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

[ Reunions, part 2, 3 ]

	Informal get-together, Warwick Meeting Room, 1971. Steven Wilhelm standing. Afan Cresup, Shelly Hight, Sydney Cresup, Alan Harris, Monica Palmes, unidentified. (Ref. no. car26)
	Commune Kids, Warwick 1972. (Ref. no. car27)
	Northfield House aerial view, 1975. (Ref. no. car28)
	Photograph from National Geographic article about Connecticut River Valley, December 1971. Pictured is Shelly Hight holding Viney. Photograph in back is of Shelly’s grandmother(Ref. no. car29) (NB: Copyright for this photo is held by National Geographic).
	On the Rise Bakery crew, Orange, Mass. 1972. Marlene Schneider, Sammy Wolf, Julie Howard, Billy Schlegelmilch, Chi Chi and Nick Carson. (Ref. no. car30)
	Garage Crew, Warwick, 1972. Top; Richard “Toby” Keyes (now an ordained Buddhist monk), Steve Abrahamson, and “Pancho”. Bottom; Sarah Thoren, Bernie Thoren, Jim Sullivan. (Ref. no. car31) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Warwick 1971. Vicky Locatelli and Dan Flynn. (Ref. no. car32)
	Warwick Dorm, 1972. Jenny Brown and Tom Donovan in the foreground. (Ref. no. car33) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh album cover taken at the Warwick Dorm in December 1970. The band is in the foreground with the full Brotherhood membership clustered in the building. (Ref. no. car34)
	Spirit in Flesh triptych, Blueberry Hill, Leyden, 1971. Bob Hincks, Michael Metelica, Joe “Pod” Podlesny. (Ref. no. car35) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh poster production. The top floor of the Warwick Dorm was the poster studio.1971. (Ref. no. car36) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh’s Roll-Royce 1972. Mark Holland and Michael Metelica. (Ref. no. car37) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh poster studio printing rare handmade Christmas cards in spelling-optional setting. Warwick 1971. Unidentified, Allan Harris, unidentified, Lynn Smith. (Ref. no. car38) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh rally in front of St. James Episcopal Church. Greenfield, 1971. (Ref. no. car39)
	Spirit in Flesh poster crew in San Francisco, summer of 1971. Top; Randy Kleinrock, Andy Crystal, Richie Chapman. Bottom, local friend, Gary Hand, John Charmella, local friend, Mitch Sieser, Mike McCarty. (Ref. no. car40) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh rally in Greenwich Village, New York City, summer 1971. . (Ref. no. car41) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Free Spirit Press bus. This photograph was used for the cover of the magazine’s third issue. April 1972. (Ref. no. car42)
	One of two controversial Spirit in Flesh concerts at Greenfield High School, July 1972. (Ref. no. car43) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Meeting with Michael in Warwick, summer 1972. (Ref. no. car44) Photo by: Gary Cohen

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Brotherhood of the Spirit (part 3)

	Michael Metelica’ s treehouse: Blueberry Hill, Leyden, Mass. 1968. (Ref. no. bin1)
	Michael Metelica, Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. bin2)
	Early Community members; Phyllis Hamilton, Steve Wolfson, Geoff Nuckols, Christine Edwards, Tom Howes, Carol Evans, Norman Toy. Sue Meyer standing. Heath, Mass. Winter 1969- 1970. (Ref. no. bin3) /td>
	Michael Metelica, Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin4)
	Early hootenanny; Doug Edson, Chris Garland, Richie Chapman, Eddie Evans. 1969. (Ref. no. bin5)
	(Ref. no. bin6)
	Michael Metelica, 1969. (Ref. no. bin7)
	Michael Metelica in the treehouse. Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. bin8)
	(Ref. no. bin9)
	Michael Metelica supposedly manifesting Christ Consciousness. 1970. (Ref. no. bin10)
	(Ref. no. bin11)
	(Ref. no. bin12)
	Michael Metelica standing at the base of the treehouse. Leyden 1968. (Ref. no. bin13)
	Early Band. Unidentified, Michael Metelica, Tom Howes. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin14)
	Michael Metelica, unidentified, Leyden, 1966. (Ref. no. bin15)
	Dale Sluter, Laurel Artus, Wendy and Chris Garland. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin16)
	(Ref. no. bin17)
	Jason Garland. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin18)
	Michael Metelica. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin19)
	Dale Sluter and Brian Smith, 1966. (Ref. no. bin20)
	Michael Metelica. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin21)
	Commune members flanked by Sue Meyer and Tom Howes. Heath, winter 1969-70. (Ref. no. bin22)
	(Ref. no. bin23)
	(Ref. no. bin24)
	Tom Howes playing guitar for visitors. Heath, 1969. The girl in the glasses is Kathy Hamilton.(Ref. no. bin25)

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	Photo of Michael Metelica taken by the Greenfield Recorder newspaper. Heath, 1969. Ref. no. bin26)
	Winter scene with Michael Metelica wearing jacket with cross and inscription, “God’s law not Man’s law”. Charlemont, Mass. 1969. (Ref. no. bin27)
	Commune Members with VW. Eddie Evans, unidentified, Doug Edson, Tom Howes, Leah Artus on car, Dale Sluter, unidentified on car, Michael Metelica, Dan Pritchett. Heath, 1969. (Ref. no. bin28)
	Spirit in Flesh giving concert to Brotherhood members. Warwick, March 1971. (Ref. no. bin29) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Wedding of Sandra and Tom Howes. Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin30)
	(Ref. no. bin31)
	Wedding of Chris and Wendy Garland. Heidi Bushell on right. Charlemont, 1969. (Ref. no. bin32)
	“Core Group” Top; Randy Kleinrock, Robin Kleinrock, Annie Messman, Dale Sluter, Jim Baker, Alan Harris, Richard Keyes, May Ristich, Irene White. Middle; Ronnie Tropper, Chris Garland, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Steve Heimoff (above), Steve Barry, John Haber, Laurel Sluter, John Pollard. Bottom, Lois Sellers, Mike McCarty, Doug Edson, Dan Flynn, Melvin Weiner. Northfield, Mass. 1972. (Ref. no. bin33) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Treehouse. Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. bin34)
	(Ref. no. bin35)
	McCue II, pool hall and hangout. First public Brotherhood business. Ellen Schall, Brian McCue. Bruce Geisler and Maynard (?). Greenfield, Mass. 1970-71. (Ref. no. bin36)
	Michael on the treehouse. Leyden, 1968. (Ref. no. bin37)
	Michael Metelica. Leyden, 1965. (Ref. no. bin38)
	Michael Metelica and Eva Hapgood. Leyden, 1965. (Ref. no. bin39)
	Chris Garland, Michael Metelica, Doug Edson with Beth Hapgood. 1969. (Ref. no. bin40)
	Ronnie Sellers, Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin41) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Painted design by Donna “Duck” Jagareski in Warwick Healing Room. 1970. (Ref. no. bin42) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Brotherhood members at Greenfield Swimming Pool, 1972. (Ref. no. bin43)
	Free Spirit Press bus crew. Unidentified, Donna Oehmig, Charlie Ribokas, Jenny Brown Bill Grabin, unidentified, Mike Scanlon, Jim Baker. Warwick, 1972. (Ref. no. bin44)
	Wedding at the Brotherhood with Jim Sullivan in center. Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin45)
	Football game with locals at Northfield Elementary School. Marlene Schneider, Afan Cresup, May Ristich, Heidi Bushell, unidentified, Alan Harris, Kathy Weintraub, Ellen Schall. Northfield, 1971. (Ref. no. bin46)
	Informal group meeting. Visible to camera; Betty Hottel, Robin Paris, Michael Metelica, Wendy Garland, Old Northfield house, 1971. (Ref. no. bin47) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Wedding of Sandra and Tom Howes. Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin48)
	John Charmella and Donna Braden. Warwick, summer 1970. (Ref. no. bin49) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Dale Sluter, 1972. (Ref. no. bin50) Photo by: Gary Cohen

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Brotherhood of the Spirit (part 5)

	Warwick group shot, 1972. (Ref. no. bin51)
	Michael Metelica laughing, 1971. This photograph was in the same set as that published in the Greenfield Recorder article where he first announced his past lives as Robert E. Lee and Peter the Apostle. (Ref. no. bin52) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Bob Puckett. Northfield, 1971. (Ref. no. bin53)
	Dale Sluter and Carolyn Bailey. Warwick, 1972. (Ref. no. bin54) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Afan Cresup. Northfield, 1972. (Ref. no. bin55) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Sesame…a pig. Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin56)
	Meditation on Blueberry Hill. Dan Pritchett, Jackie Odess, Michael Metelica, Ronnie Sellers in back. Leyden, 1971. (Ref. no. bin57) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh roadies. Doug Edson, Bob Puckett, Wally Hottel, Steve “Snagglepuss” Gross, Kenny Lennon, Donna Jagareski, Steve Barry. New York City, 1971. (Ref. no. bin58) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Frank “Unicorn” Moore and Debbie Havermael. Warwick, 1972. (Ref. no. bin59)
	Warwick group shot, summer 1970. (Ref. no. bin60)
	Some of the “High Time Girls” who promoted Spirit in Flesh: Lois Sellers, Betty Hottel, May Ristich, Sylvia Jordan. New Jersey, 1972. (Ref. no. bin61)
	Some of the “High Time Girls.” New Jersey, 1972. (Ref. no. bin62)
	Michael Metelica in concert, 1971. (Ref. no. bin64) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	“The Cersosimo Boys” — worked at Cersosimo Lumber and Sawmill in Brattleboro, VT. Richie Miller, Mitch Seiser, Scott Mangum, 1972. (Ref. no. bin65)
	Spirit in Flesh Diamond Reo transport truck, 1972. (Ref. no. bin66)
	Michael Metelica performing with Spirit in Flesh as rare drummer. Greenfield, 1972. (Ref. no. bin67) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Mark Holland performing with Spirit in Flesh, 1972. (Ref. no. bin68) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Phyllis Hamilton had the distinction of being the oldest member of the Brotherhood. At the time, 41 years old seemed ancient. Northfield, 1971. (Ref. no. bin69)
	Spirit in Flesh mini-poster, 1972. (Ref. no. bin70)
	Spirit in Flesh poster crew. Jimmy Skiathitis, Steve Gross, Bernie Thoren, Jon Haber. New York City, 1971. (Ref. no. bin71) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh doing acoustic country-western gig. Bob Hincks, Tom Howes, Michael Metelica, 1972. (Ref. no. bin72) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Michael and assorted women. Top; Nancy Newman, Debbie Stone, Ruth Miller, Doe Higgins. Middle; Carolyn Bailey, Jacquie Metelica, Michael Metelica, Betty Hottel, Kate Whittaker. Bottom; Sue Meyer, Phyllis Hamilton, May Ristich, Donna Jagareski, Laurel Sluter. Northfield, 1971. (Ref. no. bin73) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Bunny Vaughn, John Pollard, Melvin Weiner, Sue Spica in front of Free Spirit Flesh bus. Warwick, 1972. (Ref. no. bin74)
	Spirit in Flesh speaker cabinet painted by Kathy Weintraub, 1972. (Ref. no. bin75) Photo by: Gary Cohen

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Brotherhood of the Spirit (part 6)

	Michael Metelica in Confederate flag outfit, 1973. (Ref. no. bin76) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Michael Metelica at Hampton Beach, NH concert, 1972. (Ref. no. bin77) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh in concert at Turners Falls Airport, 1972. (Ref. no. bin78) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Michael Metelica at meeting at Warwick Dorm, 1972. (Ref. no. bin79) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Facing camera is Janice Barry and Ruth Miller, 1972. (Ref. no. bin80)
	Meditation on Blueberry Hill, Leyden, 1971. (Ref. no. bin81) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Michael Metelica sitting on Heath house, 1969. (Ref. no. bin82)
	“Gill House” actually in Old Northfield, 1972. (Ref. no. bin83) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Early Leyden Commune scene, 1969. (Ref. no. bin84)
	Silk-screened Christmas cards at Warwick Dorm. Photo by Ron Tunison. December, 1971. (Ref. no. bin85) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Michael Metelica in concert with Spirit in Flesh, 1972. (Ref. no. bin86) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Wedding between Anne and Jim Baker at the Theater. Turners Falls, 1973. (Ref. no. bin87)
	Michael Metelica in early Spirit in Flesh concert photo, 1970. . (Ref. no. bin88) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Donna Jagareski at Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin89) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Spirit in Flesh in concert at Turners Falls Airport, 1972. (Ref. no. bin90) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Attic of Warwick house. Alaina Snipper and Ellen Schall, 1970. (Ref. no. bin91)
	Michael Metelica in concert with Spirit in Flesh, 1972. (Ref. no. bin92) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Wedding of Chris and Wendy Garland. Charlemont, 1969. (Ref. no. bin93)
	Spirit in Flesh concert at Greenfield High School on Michael’s birthday (July 26). Michael Metelica and Randy Kleinrock bringing the cake, 1972. (Ref. no. bin94)
	Melvin Weiner, 1971. (Ref. no. bin95) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Elwood Babbitt, 1970. (Ref. no. bin96) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Mark Forbes, unidentified. Warwick, 1970. (Ref. no. bin97)
	Jane Malinski, 1972. (Ref. no. bin98)
	Kathy Murphy, backup singer for Spirit in Flesh, 1970. (Ref. no. bin99) Photo by: Gary Cohen
	Bill Grabin. (Ref. no. bin100)