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Brian Wilson Train Incident
Date: 9/1/1987Call Number: V 189Collection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
WARNING!! THIS TAPE CONTAINS GRUESOME IMAGERY!!
This video contains footage of the Brian Wilson Incident. On September 1, 1987, nonviolent activists, primarily from the religious community and Veterans For Peace, gathered at the Concord Naval Weapons Station to announce the commencement of a fast and to attempt to block a train shipment of arms headed for Central America. The train, which was notified of their presence does not stop and runs over activist Brian Wilson. It was later determined that the train was ordered not stop. Brian Wilson survived the incident, suffering the loss of his legs and severe skull fracture. He continues his antiwar activism. This video contains gruesome imagery of the incident and its immediate aftermath.
Out of the Darkness
Date: 1/1/1984Call Number: Vin 048Producers: Fire on the Mountain, Pete Seeger, Kate Wolf, Holly Near, Don Lange, Cris Williamson, Charlie King, Jesse Colin Young, Dick Gaughan, Sweet Honey in the RockCollection: General materials
A compilation of protest songs against nuclear energy and war sung by folk singers, including Pete Seeger, Kate Wolf, and Jesse Colin Young. Themes include peace and environmental justice.
Joni Mitchell- Ladies of the Canyon
Joni Mitchell's third studio album. A collection of folk songs that became highly influential, many with a distinct social consciousness. Notable tracks include "Big Yellow Taxi," a song about environmental issues, and "Woodstock," which chronicles the pivotal music and arts festival with a critical eye.
John Lennon- Shaved Fish
Date: 1/1/1975Call Number: Vin 050Producers: Apple Records, John Lennon, Plastic Ono BandCollection: General materials
A compilation of singles from John Lennon's post-Beatles years. "Shaved Fish" sees John Lennon experimenting with topical song writing, with songs like "Give Peace a Chance," "Power to the People," and "Imagine."
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