May 15, 2005

Toni not Towi

Speaking of found items, remember that box of stuff related to hippie/musician/art dealer Will Spires, c. 1964? Well, Mr. Spires left a comment on that item, and we've exchanged a few emails. I have this idea that it might be fun to interview him about the contents of the box - if that ever happens I'll post it here. He's a good sport about the whole thing, which is nice.

In the meantime, he has answered a few questions in passing:

(a) Jane, Don, Gene, and Toni (not Towi - as I had thought) are all real people, and not his own alter egos. I'd guess Jane is the "J." who wrote the letter from Santa Fe. He is no longer in contact with any of them.

(b) The Pro Arte Gallery, which has such a prominent role in the '64-'65 box, only existed for a few months. It was on the same block as the antiques store, though I'm still a little unclear on the precise location. It was a more or less traditional art space, rather than a "freak scene" or counterculture operation.

(c) he was not drafted.

More to come, perhaps. Watch this space.

Posted by Dr. Frank at May 15, 2005 04:29 PM | TrackBack
Comments

That's so cool that he found you. I'd love to read an interview with him.

Posted by: Megan at May 16, 2005 08:07 PM