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
4 Documents Found
![UC Noon Rally Reel 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/1/1966Call Number: CE 762Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Reel 1 of audio from the the noon rally at which the strikers were to decide whether to continue the strike. Students and faculty as well as grad students speak at the rally, all of whom are essentially for continuing the strike. Robert Mundy from the strike committee talks about education, law, the administration, etc. Announcement is made that there was a rumor that Mario Savio would be arrested if he came on campus, so if he did come, he was to get the mic straight away before the police got him. A speaker from SDS talks about the Navy table incident. Hal Draper discusses demands, amnesty, Navy recruitment, and non-students. Dan McIntosh, president of the ASUC, talks about the ASUC vote to support the strike and announces support from the National Student Association. Bob Atkins from the AFT (TA union) talks about the effect of a labor union striking. Two professors (Rogen and Hearst?) speak on the role of faculty. At the end, the group votes to maintain the same demands.
![12/2 Press Conference Negotiating Committee](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/2/1966Call Number: CE 767Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Press conference with three participants in the strike: Dan Rosenthal, a representative from the AFT (TA union) and another participant. They discuss and answer questions about the administration's refusal to negotiate with the strike's negotiating committee. Negotiations could not begin at the time because the administration refused to negotiate with the strike committee since it contained one non-student (Mario Savio). The AFT would not negotiate without the strike committee, and the ASUC agreed not to engage in negotiations.
![Strike Rally in Pauley Ballroom Noon 12/2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/2/1966Call Number: CE 768Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Audio from a strike rally in Pauley Ballroom on the second day of the strike (December 2nd). Statements are made by Hal Draper, a representative of SDS, a representative of the AFT (TA union), a representative from Stanford's student body, a student named John O'Shea, a faculty member from the math and statistics epartment, and others. Most are in favor of the continuing strike and the demands of the students, except John O'Shea, who thinks that students should put more thought into their demands and their ultimate ramifications.
![Sacramento Rally](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Audio from a rally in Sacramento against tuition and budget cuts. Unnamed speakers talk about lowering the voting age to 18, oppressed people, tuition and budget cuts, minimum wage on campus, unionizing, and other issues. The tape ends with a performer singing about Governor Reagan and the future of the university, making fun of Reagan as an actor and governor.
4 Documents Found