Freedom Archives Experiences at the Archives

Learning from the International Hotel Anti-Eviction Struggle

Hello, I first encountered the International Hotel Anti-Eviction Organizing Materials as an intern in 2016 when I conducted a brief inventory of the contents. I was immediately struck… Details

Freedom Archives Celebrates 20 Years

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Special thanks to Scott Braley for helping us document the day. Here’s to 20 more great years…

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Digging Up The Past

Experiences at the Archives, From the Archives..., Youth

Hello, https://www.usfca.edu/news/digging-the-past Nice write -up from USF about one of our former interns and her family history contained within the Freedom Archives. Follow… Details

Resistance Conspiracy Case

Experiences at the Archives, From the Archives..., Prison and Political Prisoners

During my internship at the Freedom Archives, I worked mainly on recording, organizing, and digitizing materials relating the Resistance Conspiracy Case (RCC) and creating a finding… Details

Exploring the Walking Archives – 3

Experiences at the Archives, From the Archives..., Youth

Hello! Helen here, with the final installment of my ‘Walking Archives’ series. See my first post here, and second here. Today I’ll focus on my experience sitting down with Mickey Ellinger,… Details

Small Acts of Resistance

Experiences at the Archives, From the Archives..., Youth

Hello, There is great importance in the visual elements of historical moments–no matter how small. So often, politics can feel far removed from daily life, but the accessibility… Details

Connecting Our Struggles

Experiences at the Archives, From the Archives..., Liberation Struggles

Hi! My name is Kaila Rain and I’m a senior at the University of San Francisco. I’ve been an intern here at the Freedom Archives since June. I started out like the many interns before me, learning… Details

Exploring the Walking Archives – 2

Experiences at the Archives, Youth

Hello! Helen here continuing to report on my engagement with the concept of the Walking Archives and with my work with the John Brown Anti-Klan Committee (JBAKC) collection. This post… Details