The Untold Story's Sources…
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Sigman, Mike. “Pepperland Dancery To Open on Coast.“ Record World. August 1, 1970: pg 48.
Geary, Marilyn.“Litchfield’s - a Sign of the Past.” Anne T. Kent California Room. 8/27/20
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Campbell, Tom. “On The Scene: Rock Pops Up in Pepperland.” San Francisco Examiner. July 25, 1970. Sat pg10.
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Courtesy Marin History Museum
Independent Journal (Marin County)
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Novato Historical Guild Archives
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Pink Floyd. “Astronomy Domine.” Oct. 16, 1970. Live at Pepperland Audio Bootleg
Steve Miller Band. “Pepper Sauce." Sept. 18, 1970. Live Unreleased Sailor Records Audio Bootleg
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Pepperland Imagery & Info:
#thelencreative @ebay / Watts Music, Novato / Wolfgang’s Vault
Paul “The Poster Guy” Getchell / Marin History Museum / Anne T. Kent California Room
Marin History Museum
Heather Powell / Marcie Miller
Carol Acquaviva
Anne T. Kent California Room
San Rafael, Calif.
Darin Chace
Watts Music, Novato, Calif. Est 1979
Geo Thelen email Interview. Pepperland Ownership Family, Charlie Litchfield, esq. April 2023
Geo Thelen email Interview. Dave Getz, Big Brother & Holding Company, drummer. April 2023.
Geo Thelen email Interview. Alex Call, Clover, Guitar/Vocals/Songwriter. June 2023.
Geo Thelen email Interview. Charlie Kelly, Sons of Champlin (42yr) Crew/Roadie May 2023
Geo Thelen phone Interview. Charlie Ellicott, Fillmore Stage Manager/Cold Blood Mgt. June 2023.
Geo Thelen phone interview. Pepperland Promoter, Skip Whitney. May 16, 2023
Geo Thelen phone interview. Pepperland Stage Manager, Mapes Root. May 18, 2023
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