Articles
Altamont
In December 1969, Dick Fine took on what became a nightmare assignment – overseeing the medical care for the disastrous Rolling Stones concert at Altamont.
Dick's Bibliography
In December 1969, Dick Fine took on what became a nightmare assignment – overseeing the medical care for the disastrous Rolling Stones concert at Altamont.
Early Activism
Dick almost didn’t finish his training at UCSF. The Chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine in the late 1960’s, Lloyd Hollingsworth “Holly” Smith, kicked him out of his residency for his political activities.
Letter from Margot Kushel
Please forgive my delay in writing. You have all been very much on my mind these last few weeks, as has of course, Dick. I hope that during these difficult days and weeks you have been surrounded by love and by all the amazing memories of Dick’s love for you, and for life.
Recordings and Other Materials
Recordings and other materials from various archives.
SF State Student-led Strike Materials
During the SF State student-led Strike for Ethnic Studies Dr. Richard Fine led the medical presence on campus from The Medical Committee for Human Rights.
Third World Liberation Front Stikes of 1968
In fall 1968 when violence broke out at San Francisco State University after students went on strike, Fine was in charge of the medical presence on campus.