Jim Morrison


		“Jim Morison - Poet and Shaman” was painted by Jane McClelland, presented by Amina Edthodu to Jim’s Mentor, Tom Reese of Beaux Arts, July 2001 - Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Morrison’s Death. This painting is one of a number of paintings of Morrison by Beaux Aritists. Boo has one on her page. New Links based on article in the St Petersburg Times, written by Robert Farley Link to a film clip: State of Florida has found a film clip of Jim Morrison when he was a student at Florida State University. It is a very short clip where he appears in a promotional film for FSU. Interview with Jaime Madden, who discoverd the film.
Morrison Timeline Based on the information I have so far regarding people who were with Jim or may have been involved with him. I am tracking the early influences on Jim's poetry and music through his life, and the influence his art and music has had on other artists. If anyone has anything new to add or begs to differ please contact me by email: mari_eliza_ AT yahoo.com 1943 Jim Douglas Morrison, was born in Melbourne, Florida on December 8, 1943 Billy Cox (local columnist) Mark Ozz owner of the Up Front Gallery, writer WFIT FM DJ Fred Migliore interviewed Max Shwartz (in Sacto) 1943-46 Clearwater, FL 1946-56 Albuquerque, NM The car crash event takes place 1956-58 Alameda, CA Jim hangs out with Fud Ford at Jr. High in Alameda http://www.doors.com/door_mem/jdm_lithos/litho.html North Beach Beats, Poets, Jack Kerouac are in North Beach, across the bay Larry Keenan (Chet Helms?) 1958-60 Alexandria, VA Tandy Martin Mama Cass and Papa John Phillips also attended high school, though John graduated in '53 DC blues clubs George Washington High Frequented the blues clubs on Rt 1 north of Fort Belvoir George Washington High, in Alexandria VA, claims Jim Morrison, Mama Cass Elliot and Papa John Phillips as students of theirs and includes biographies on their site. Jim Morrison, GWHS Class of '61, was a member of the music group called the "Doors" during the late 60s. This is his story. (see page link above) Mama Cass Elliot, was an original member of The Mamas & The Papas along with another GWite John Phillips, GWHS Class of '53. Her High School name was Ellen Naomi Cohen. While Ellen transferred between schools, she did attend GW in the late 50s and early 60s, and should have graduated in '61. Papa John Phillips, John Edmund Andrew Phillips was an original member of The Mamas & The Papas along with another GWite Ellen Naomi Cohen, GWHS Class of '53. 1961-62 St Pete JC, FL Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater Dated Mary Francis Werbelow (who moved to CA with him) JIm hung out with Bryan Gates Kerouac was in the area, and could have met Jim Jim frequented the House of Seven Sorrows cafe on Parker St., off Kennedy Blvd. near the Hillsborough River and Trailways Bus Stop) First read his poetry in Beaux Arts, Thomas Bruce Reese Grandparents lived on Druid Rd. 1962-64 FSU in Tallahassee, FL Film Department with Gerry McLain and The late filmmaker, Werner Vagt, professor (Andy Anderson, student, Evon Streetman, Photography professor) Listened to Bob Dylan Sam Kilman (Patricia Butler?) wrote about FL Chris Kallivakos, roomate Gerry McClain JIm performed in Pinchner's "The Dumbwaiter" Bryan Gates (hitch hiked to LA) Mom in Coronado (?) Florida State University Department of Art 221 Fine Arts Building Tallahassee, Florida 32306 1964-65 LA, CA Jim recieved a Film degree UCLA Philip O'Leno Rod Pitman, Shane Jatho, Justin Case Max Shwartz (has a film), Mary Francis, at Vernon Place Pamela Coursen Pamela DesBarres Dennis Jakobs Peggy Green (moved from FL) and Tom Baker Terry McCartney-Filgate Vince Treanor, roadmanager Bill Siddons, manager Tom Baker, writer for "High Times" 1967 Signed by Electra Record Company's president Jac Holzman as the Doors Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, married Morrison for two years 1972-74 Paris, FR Alain Ronay Agnes Varda Pamela Coursen Dr. Max Vassille http://www.doors.com/door_mem/fanzines fanzine #8 with Beaux Arts and Chet Helms articles