Collection contains memorabilia relating to Dr. Fine's personal life and career achievements in the form of yearbooks, appointment books, correspondence and photographs. News clippings, booklets and articles related to Dr. Fine's interest and involvement in social and political activism (1968-1972). Articles and documents relating to substance abuse, prison health care reform work and other projects (1973-2009). Photographs depicting career and life and an assortment of saved medical articles. Notable is Richard Fine's FBI file pertaining to his involvement with the Black Panther Party (1968-1986).

Richard (Dick) Fine, M.D, received his M.D. from Cornell University, he completed his internship and residency at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). It was during this time that he became exposed to social and political activism. Under the mentorship of Philip Shapiro, he served as the primary physician for the Black Panther Party. As a member of the Medical Committee of Human Rights (MCHR), he provided medical assistance at Altamont, the 1968 San Francisco State Strike and the Occupation of Alcatraz.

5 Linear Feet (4 cartons and 1 oversized box)

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