Work
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.
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.
Medical Clinic at SFGH
Dick’s greatest achievements were his role in the creation of the General Medical Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital, now named the Richard Fine People’s Clinic (RFPC), and in establishing the Primary Care Residency Program.
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.
Prisoners' Health Project
In 1970, San Francisco County Jail inmates sued the Sheriff for providing seriously substandard healthcare in the San Francisco County Jails, leading to illness and death. The Court ordered the Sheriff to improve conditions.
Addiction
Dick had treated heroin addicts from Day 1 of his residency in 1966, when there was an epidemic among middle class young white people that drew the attention of the press and the government, and eventually led to a War on Drugs.