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Passaic Falls 1966

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Passaic Falls 1966

Allen at Passaic Falls, Paterson, New Jersey,  December 1966.  Allen's note on back reads "High over Passaic Falls December 1966. Photo by Jerry Benjamin.  Mayor of Paterson subsequently issued warrant for arrest of A Ginsberg after declaration at Paterson WMHA Poetry reading that pot smoked at Passiac Falls had enhanced visionary mortal aspect of roaring water flow at moment of this photo in presence of father Louis Ginsberg. Case dismissed for lack of evidence February 1967."  Photo c. Jerry Benjamin. licencing >>

Passaic Falls 1966

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