KPIX Eyewitness News report by Ben Williams from October 21st 1969 in San Francisco, featuring the death of novelist and poet Jack Kerouac. Includes (silent) views of the North Beach neighborhood, City Lights Books and scenes of English Professor Mark Linenthal reading part of Allen Ginsberg's poem 'Sunflower Sutra'.... (more info)
KPIX documentary film from 1963, narrated by Bernice Berwen, John Caple and Pede Worth, about the life of writer Jack London (1876-1916) and his close association with Sonoma Valley (often called The Valley of the Moon). Makes use of voiceover, still photographs and archival footage to describe London's youth in the Bay Area, early adventures as an oyster pirate in his sloop the Razzle-Dazzle and his oceanic voyages and reporting of world events. Also includes reflections on his love of The Valley of the Moon, his second marriage to Charmian Kittredge London, his farm work on the Beauty Ranch in Glen Ellen and the building of Wolf House, which was destroyed by a fire on August 22nd 1913, two weeks before the Londons were to move in. This film was written and produced by Caryl Coleman, shot by Dick Williams and edited by R.E. Pusey, Jr.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 10th 1969 in San Francisco featuring an interview with President of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Jack Valenti, who discusses the film ratings system he introduced in 1968 and so called 'X-rated' movies. Valenti argues that: "In the long run the community is the arbiter of its own morals."... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report by Belva Davis from San Francisco's Orpheum Theater on August 2nd 1972, featuring an interview with performers Jackie Coogan and Sally Rand. They reflect on the profession of vaudeville and how the art is slowly being lost. Also includes brief scenes from their on-stage acts in 'The Big Show of 1936' and views of crowds outside the theater.... (more info)
52. Jackie Gleason: came to SF today to play a part (lead) in the Great One thru May 13 at the Orphuem
KTVU News report from March 1968 by Claud Mann in San Francisco, featuring brief scenes from an interview with former major league baseball player and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson (1919-72). Robinson gives his initial reaction to the release on February 29th of the Kerner Report on civil disorder in the United States, which warned that: "Our nation is moving towards two societies, one black, one white - separate and unequal." Robinson feels that the Kerner Report is: "the best report that we've seen or heard of by any important commission." It should be noted that Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.... (more info)
105. JAIL FIRE: a demo. by Contra Costa County inmates has brought some results for them today; they rampaged the 2nd & 3rd floors setting fire to furniture
Brief views of lawyer Jake W. Ehrlich speaking at a press conference. Reel not processed yet; 16mm film frames inspected with an eyepiece. b&w film with magnetic soundtrack, approximately 40-60 seconds.... (more info)
KPIX News footage from January 31st 1963 featuring brief scenes from a press conference by James Meredith, who was the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962 (it practiced racial segregation at the time). Also includes views of outside the graduate school there.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness report from 24th of August 1972 by Bill Hillman in San Francisco, featuring Jane Fonda speaking at an Anti-Nixon rally and march to City Hall. Fonda states: "I want to try to relate to you and I don't know if I have the words yet to do it, but it has changed my life and I would like someday to be able to have the words ? [on Fonda's time in Vietnam] ... I would go into villages that had been bombed the day before and talk to women who's families had been wiped out, and they would come to me with tears in their eyes and they would take my hand and say, thank you... tell the peace loving people of America thank you for speaking out against the war, we are so grateful." Also includes views of crowds marching and relaxing at Aquatic Park. The TV Archive would like to thank guest-intern Si?n Williams who repaired, remastered, catalogued and edited this newsfilm for the web.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from March 28th 1968 by Belva Davis in San Francisco, featuring the dedication ceremony and official opening of the Japan Center. Includes scenes from a speech by Mayor Joseph Alioto and views of the center's plaque being unveiled.... (more info)
KPIX News report from May 10th 1961 by Wanda Ramey, featuring silent scenes of Japanese Americans playing the board game 'Go' at a Go Club in San Francisco.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from January 5th 1972 by Belva Davis, featuring an exhibition of photographs in San Francisco depicting the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. There is a press conference with an Historical Society spokesman and Edison T. Uno (1929-76), who reflects that: "I think it's important ... Americans begin to understand and take pride in [their] legacy because if we're going to eliminate injustice and racism in this country, we have to appreciate our past." Also includes views of several black & white photographs being shown in the exhibition.... (more info)
Please note: there was a sound fault when the audio for this film was originally recorded. KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 22nd 1976 featuring very brief scenes of Japanese Americans protesting outside Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's building in Palo Alto, against their development of Trident missiles.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 6th 1967 in San Francisco featuring silent views of Japanese dancers entertaining school children at the Palace of Fine Arts.... (more info)
KPIX-TV News report from July 24th 1967 in San Francisco featuring views of three Japanese American women performing a traditional dance, in the Hagiawara Japanese Tea Garden.... (more info)
Please note: the original 16mm film was slightly out of focus. KPIX News report from August 18th 1961 by Wanda Ramey in San Francisco, featuring silent scenes from a Japanese dancing lesson.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from January 8th 1972 in San Francisco featuring a Japanese Oshogatsu (New Year) Festival. Includes views of children folding paper (origami) and making kites. Ends with scenes of crowds watching a mochitsuki ceremony.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from April 5th 1971 featuring views of a Japanese American parade in San Francisco. Includes scenes of: floats; dancers; Taiko drumming; a Japanese American dressed as Charlie Chaplin and of crowds enjoying themselves.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 1st 1973 in San Francisco featuring very brief (silent) rehearsals from a Japanese rock musical.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from July 26th 1969 by Belva Davis, featuring views of Japanese sailor Yushigima sailing his boat into Oakland and mooring by Jack London Square. Also includes scenes from a press conference, in which he describes his single handed voyage from Japan to Oakland with considerable brio (through a translator).... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from September 2nd 1971 by Pat O'Brien at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, featuring an interview with a Japanese sailor who has just navigated single-handed across the Pacific ocean from Osaka, Japan.... (more info)
KPIX News report from March 2nd 1961 featuring brief, silent scenes from a fashion parade and dinner in San Francisco, showcasing silk garments made by Japanese American designers.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from November 27th 1967 by Helen Bentley in San Francisco, featuring silent scenes of a Japanese American demonstrating the art of woodblock printing.... (more info)
280. JAPANESE: Piece about the relocation of Japanese people after WW II and how they are today
Please note: There is audible distortion in parts of this soundtrack, caused by physical warping of the 16mm film stock. KPIX Eyewitness News report by Belva Davis from January 28th 1974, featuring a press conference in which Jerry Brown officially announces his candidacy for governor of California as a Democrat. Also includes scenes of him responding to Republican claims that he's exploiting his current position as Secretary of State to promote his own gubernatorial campaign.... (more info)
Brief excerpt from a KPIX Eyewitness News report on December 8th 1972, featuring an interview with California Secretary of State Jerry Brown, who describes his attempts to secure political support for new legislation.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from September 1st 1970 featuring an interview with Jerry Brown, who is running for California Secretary of State, in which he advocates the need for a specially trained, statewide security strike force, to deal with violent confrontations on college campuses.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from June 9th 1975 in Palo Alto (CA) featuring scenes from a press conference by Governor Jerry Brown, on the criminal justice system and how the law needs to be enforced.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from May 18th 1971 by Ben Williams featuring a press conference with California Secretary of State Jerry Brown, who discusses the need for legislation to ensure that the content of political campaigning is accurate and that sources of campaign funding should be disclosed.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from April 9th 1976 featuring a press conference with Jerry Brown, in which he advocates a need to fundamentally change the nation's approach to modern leadership, world politics and the environment.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from August 16th 1974 featuring an interview with Jerry Brown, in which he expresses support for a bill to ensure secret ballots for farm workers during agricultural disputes.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from April 15th 1977 featuring a press conference with California Governor Jerry Brown at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, in which he confirms his intention to try and block any move to raise state taxes.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report by Ed Arnow from May 25th 1976 on Jerry Brown's Presidential campaign address and rally in San Francisco's Union Square. Includes excerpts from Brown's speech, describing his positions on: the arms race; dependency of foreign oil; nuclear energy; employment; civil rights and environmental issues. Also features views of George Moscone and Warren Beatty expressing their support for Brown's candidacy.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report by Bill Hillman from June 7th 1976, featuring scenes from Jerry Brown's Presidential rally in Cupertino. Includes views of large crowds, entertainment and Brown speaking about the need for a fresh approach to politics and the Presidency.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report featuring a press conference with California Secretary of State Jerry Brown on April 9th 1970, in which he discusses the influence of lobbyists on political campaigning in Sacramento and advocates a need for open debate on this issue.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report by Andrew Hill from October 30th 1974, featuring a Democratic rally in San Francisco's Union Square for Jerry Brown's gubernatorial campaign. Includes views of George Moscone introducing Brown's candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mervyn M. Dymally and Willie Brown and Jerry Brown speaking to crowds.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from February 25th 1977 featuring a speech by California Governor Jerry Brown to the City Club in San Diego, about the need to move away from a centralized system of government.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 21st 1969 by Rollin Post in Redwood City (San Mateo County), featuring scenes from a speech by Jesse Unruh on property tax issues to the Rotary Club. Also includes a brief interview with Unruh.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 26th 1967 in Oakland by Ben Williams, featuring views of Joan Baez getting off a bus following her release from jail. Includes scenes from an interview with Baez in which she reflects on her arrest in Oakland during the anti-draft week and the relative potential of non violence for social change.... (more info)
647. JOB MARCH: Alameda county workers marched in Oakland today over job cutbacks - groups represetned La Raza Center for Independent Living & Legal Aid.
655. JOBLESS : Report on the unemployment pix in the bay area and calif. why has calif. unemployment gone up when the rest of the country is going down.
656. JOBLESS : Report on the unemployment pix in the bay area and calif. Why has Calif. unemployment gone up when the rest of the country is going down.
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 17th 1969 featuring a press conference with economist John Galbraith, who feels that the Nixon administration has exacerbated inflation and argues that controlling wages and prices is the only way to remedy the current situation.... (more info)
KPIX's Belva Davis interviews John Gerassi at SF State College, who explains that he and some students are challenging the arrest warrants that were issued for them whilst taking part in the recent protests on campus.... (more info)
John Summerskill gives a press conference following his resignation as President of SF State College, reflecting on prevailing student attitudes, the California State college system and political interference in Higher Education. A crowd of students is seen chanting: "Hell no, no suspensions!" outside the Administration Building and climbing inside through windows. KPIX's Ben Williams also summarizes the events leading up to Summerskill's resignation.... (more info)
850. JONES DEAD: thoughts by ex-temple members in Berkeley about mass hit-plan. They say Terri Buford was in charge they believe Jones had a look-alike & he is still alive.
876. JOURNAL SCHOOLS; 2 SF schools that will be closed cuz of Prop. 13 were made earthquake proof at cost of over $900 000 the school is Winfield Scott School & Andrew Jackson.
879. Journal Garbage: the city of Alameda is having difficulties getting contract trash for its trash powered energy plant; SOF power manager Jack Shepard dump v/o
885. JOURNAL: bill takes a look at the aftermath of the special done on Marin County this week and people trying to make money off feathers and hot tubs
887. JOURNAL: ZIM?S: SOF: David McDonald new president of Culinary Union the strike stems from Zim;s withdrawal from the golden Gate Restaurant Association last year and a) also how the new president has not gotten rid of old leadership figures and the opposition he feels within the union. Schechner used file 139915 from 4-6-78: 20 sec still photo 1940?s union meetings.
888. JOURNAL: Bill boards: North Beach resident Jerry Ochs doesn?t like looking at the commercial billboard outside his appartment window he?s going to do something about it and art work that is a map of north beach Eller has given him the ok to put the work up in Sept.
KPIX Eyewitness news footage from January 13th, 1970 featuring a press conference by prominent African American lawyer and federal judge Cecil F. Poole discussing the Black Panther Party. Poole says, "I am concerned about the aspect of a Panther investigation that is not simply an objective thing but has the overtones of racism and politics." Poole says that it is often difficult to separate the country's prejudices from the actual criminal investigaton at hand and declares that he does not want to be a part of it, prefering to look at each incident on a case-by-case basis and judge it accordingly. Also see KPIX report reference number 101120. Remastered, edited and catalogued for the web by Shira Peltzman.... (more info)
KPIX Eyewitness news footage from January 13th, 1970 featuring a press conference by prominent African American lawyer and federal judge Cecil F. Poole discussing the Black Panther Party. Poole says that he believes that the Department of Justice thinks that the Black Panther Party represents a threat to the security United States, and answers questons about whether it would be inappropriate for a black attorney to prosecute cases involving Panther members. Discussing how the Panthers are perceived by the black community, Poole says, "if you strip the rhetoric, if you strip the nonsense talk, if you strip the ridiculous Marxist jargon that lately has been espoused by [the Black Panther Party's] leaders, you can find a real feeling in black communities about the Black Panthers. And when a feeling like that exists you ignore it at your peril. The Panthers may represent fear in the black community too, ... but beyond that there's a feeling in the black community that they do some good." Note: the original news camera was out of focus when shooting this report. Also see KPIX report reference number 101114. Remastered, edited and catalogued for the web by Shira Peltzman.... (more info)
1143. J_WARD: as a result of rapes and complaints Contra Costa County officials are investigating the happenings at J-ward. VO THE CCC MEDICAL FACILITY
