Free City Puppets

Unfinished History

The San Francisco Diggers engaged in a variety of actions during their heyday from 1965-67, all of which involved the concept of "Free." Parallel to the Bread and Circus puppet theater on the East Coast, the Diggers staged in parks and backyards around San Francisco a series of "Free City Puppets" shows.

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Free City Puppets in the Civic Center.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Free City Puppets in the Civic Center.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Free City Puppets in the Panhandle.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Free City Puppets in Washington Square.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

Civic Center; Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.
Washington Square; Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Backyard puppet show.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Kids enjoying the show.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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In the Panhandle.

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.

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Puppets at home!

Photo: © Chuck Gould, all rights reserved.


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