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Much of the Beat Museum's acquisitions are items donated by family members, friends, and fans of the Beat generation. Recently donated pieces include the archives of publishers Arthur and Kit Knight; memorabilia from
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The Beat Museum is dedicated to spreading the values of the Beat
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that hangs in the museum. As a comedian and entertainer, Jillette says he can relate to a story about Allen
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car to the Beat Museum. Per Salles’s request, the car is not to be cleaned: the dirt and grime of the famous cross-country road trip are to remain as part of the car.
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influential today. While dozens of personalities were involved in the formative years of the movement, the most celebrated members were
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was the guest of honor for the opening weekend at the Beat Museum in North Beach and both the
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Every Day is an Atheist Holiday!: More Magical Tales from the Author of God, No!
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Staff Writer, SF Examiner – Beat Museum Gets Permanent Digs on Broadway
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Leland, John. “Carolyn Cassady, Beat Writer and Muse, Dies at 90.”
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Permanent exhibits include details and memorabilia from the
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photography of the Beat Hotel; Jim Hatchett photography of
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are examples of authors influenced by the Beat generation.
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as well as performances at community centers such as the
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Passing the Torch: How the Beats Became the Hippies
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