Independent Collections
These collections were produced by independent journalists. Many of these recordings make up the bulk of the original collection of the Freedom Archives.
Subcollections
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Colin Edwards Collection
Materials representing the life-work and journalism of a Welsh radio correspondent and journalist who worked for Pacifica stations, the BBC and many other broadcasters. -
Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
This collection is produced by journalist Colin Edwards and represent a comprehensive account of the Free Speech Movement and its effect on the political climate of UC Berkeley. -
Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Kiilu Nyasha is a revolutionary journalist and former member of the Black Panther Party. Kiilu still hosts Freedom Is A Constant Struggle, which now appears as a TV program. -
“Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
KPFA weekly news program running from 1973-1976 featuring in-depth coverage of liberation struggles around the world. -
“The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon was a radio program broadcast on KPFA from 1971-1973. This news show focused on issues of national liberation, political prisoners, Vietnam and other major national and international topics.
Documents
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1929.jpg)
Date: 4/28/1973Call Number: RD 040Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
A satiric look at the Watergate crisis, in faux soap opera style/radio drama. Followed by other news, international, Vietnam, Larry Justice and Earl Gibson
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1931.jpg)
Date: 5/12/1973Call Number: RD 042Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Pentagon Papers, Watergate, Wounded Knee, other news.
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1932.jpg)
Date: 5/19/1973Call Number: RD 043Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon celebrating birthday of Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1934.jpg)
Date: 6/2/1973Call Number: RD 045Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mary MackeyProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program reports on events following General Alexander Haig running the White House as Chief of Staff. First impeach Nixon rally in Berkeley. Bombing of Cambodia continues. Defoliant 245T (dioxin) in Vietnam, pesticides, Latin America news roundup, Ho Chi Minh on children’s day.
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1936.jpg)
Date: 6/16/1973Call Number: RD 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program on acquittal of Patrick Chenoweth, Indochina, international news, Watergate.