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There are many ways to search the collections of the Freedom Archives. Below is a brief guide that will help you conduct effective searches. Note, anytime you search for anything in the Freedom Archives, the first results that appear will be our digitized items. Information for items that have yet to be scanned or yet to be digitized can still be viewed, but only by clicking on the show link that will display the hidden (non-digitized) items. If you are interested in accessing these non-digitized materials, please email info@freedomarchives.org.
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Under the heading Browse By Collection, you’ll notice most of the Freedom Archives’ major collections. These collections have an image as well as a short description of what you’ll find in that collection. Click on that image to instantly explore that specific collection.
Basic Searching
You can always type what you’re looking for into the search bar. Certain searches may generate hundreds of results, so sometimes it will help to use quotation marks to help narrow down your results. For instance, searching for the phrase Black Liberation will generate all of our holdings that contain the words Black and Liberation, while searching for “Black Liberation” (in quotation marks) will only generate our records that have those two words next to each other.
Advanced Searching
The Freedom Archives search site also understands Boolean search logic. Click on this link for a brief tutorial on how to use Boolean search logic. Our search function also understands “fuzzy searches.” Fuzzy searches utilize the (*) and will find matches even when users misspell words or enter in only partial words for the search. For example, searching for liber* will produce results for liberation/liberate/liberates/etc.
Keyword Searches
You’ll notice that under the heading KEYWORDS, there are a number of words, phrases or names that describe content. Sometimes these are also called “tags.” Clicking on these words is essentially the same as conducting a basic search.

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The Shame of America - Psychological Torture: US Style- The Case of Alejandrina and Susan The Shame of America - Psychological Torture: US Style- The Case of Alejandrina and Susan
Publisher: National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Prisoners of WarFormat: ArticleCollection: Lexington Control Unit for Women
In English and Spanish
Special Incapacitation: The Emergence of a New Correctional Facility for Women Political Prisoners Special Incapacitation: The Emergence of a New Correctional Facility for Women Political Prisoners
Author: Gilda ZwermanPublisher: Social JusticeYear: 1988Volume Number: Vol. 15-1Format: ArticleCollection: Lexington Control Unit for Women
Excerpt from Social Justice Vol. 15(1)
Brainwashing in America?: The Women of Lexington Prison Brainwashing in America?: The Women of Lexington Prison
Authors: William A. Ruben, Carlos NormanPublisher: The NationDate: 6/27/1988Volume Number: 27-JunFormat: ArticleCollection: Lexington Control Unit for Women
Reproduction of article
Women Political Prisoners in the US Ad Women Political Prisoners in the US Ad
Publisher: Gay Community NewsYear: 1988Format: ArticleCollection: Lexington Control Unit for Women
Pages 5-6 of 6/26/1988 issue; Page 6 scanned. Full page ad prepared by Out of Control
Control Units: An Opressive New Order in US Prisons Control Units: An Opressive New Order in US Prisons
Author: Nancy KershanPublisher: Committee to End the Marion LockdownFormat: ArticleCollection: Control Units
Reproduction
Why is Assata on Trial Why is Assata on Trial
Author: Edwin B. HoganPublisher: National Coalition to Defend Assata ShakurFormat: ArticleCollection: Assata Shakur
Reprint of an article originally appearing in Contrast, Ontario Canada's Black Community Newspaper
Resistance is not a Crime Resistance is not a Crime
Author: Ceres MayPublisher: Hag RagVolume Number: July-AugustFormat: ArticleCollection: Resistance Conspiracy
Editorial on the Resistance Conspiracy Case, resistance is not a crime.
Shakuhachi Orthodoxy and Heresy and Meditation Healing with Shakuhachi Shakuhachi Orthodoxy and Heresy and Meditation Healing with Shakuhachi
Authors: Monty H. Levenson and Veronza Bowers Jr.Publisher: Kyoto JournalYear: 1996Volume Number: No. 32Format: ArticleCollection: Veronza Bowers Jr.
A history of the Shakuhachi, a five hole bamboo flute played in Japan since the 7th century but originating in Egypt. Levenson talks about the cultural significance of the instrument and introduces readers to Veronza Bowers. Second article describes in words and pictures, aspects of the spiritual practice developed by Veronza and his Rastafarian Meditation Group at FCC Coleman.
Women in Prison: How We Are Women in Prison: How We Are
Author: Assata ShakurPublisher: The Black ScholarDate: 4/1978Volume Number: AprilFormat: ArticleCollection: Assata Shakur
Reproduction of original article.
Revolution? -- Or Education Through the Media Revolution? -- Or Education Through the Media
Author: Bernard R. SmallwoodDate: 2/19/1974Volume Number: 19-FebFormat: ArticleCollection: Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)
This article comments on the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst and the role of mass media in meeting the left's demands.