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
7 Documents Found
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5287.jpg)
Date: 6/8/1974Call Number: NI 031Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, CamomileProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Worldwide roundup, much international news, especially on Ireland, Mozambique and Indochina. Then prison and political trial news, and edited inserts of tape from the Symbionese Liberation Army, and stories on Attica trials, Ruchell Magee case, Reyes Tijerina, and Pitt River Indians.
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Date: 9/7/1974Call Number: NI 038Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, with Mark Schwartz, Nancy Kurshan, and Mark LeneelProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
First program after KPFA strike. Opens with Ho Chi Minh speaking in English, roundup of news from Vietnam, Inez Garcia case with actuality of her speaking, prison movement with George Jackson actuality, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and Africa, with actuality of Amilcar Cabral.
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Date: 9/28/1974Call Number: NI 040 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett with Mark Schwartz, othersProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Extensive sections on Vietnam and Chile, Puerto Rican women, Wounded Knee trials, Attica including Frank Smith (Big Black) testimony before Senate. San Quentin 6 case, Bob Hood case, Herman Bell case in San Francisco, and report from CIW (California Institute for Women). Includes opening report on bombing of ITT offices by New World Liberation Front.
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Date: 9/28/1974Call Number: NI 040 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett with Mark Schwartz, othersProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Rebroadcast of a portion of 9/28/1974 program on The Week of Concern, demanding no more aid to the Thieu regime in Vietnam and enforcement of the Paris peace agreement.
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Date: 11/23/1974Call Number: NI 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Report on Attica trial, half of show on Native American issues, other half historical background and current situation in Laos.
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Date: 12/7/1974Call Number: NI 048Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opening stories on Puerto Rico strike and bombings, followed by Chile women political prisoners, Argentina, and the killing of Lucio Cabanas, Guerrero state guerrilla leader in Mexico. then stories on Attica and a 5th anniversary feature with poem and music on the assassination of Black Panther Chicago leader Fred Hampton.
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Date: 12/21/1974Call Number: NI 050Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opening roundup of prison and movement news followed by extensive special on Vietnam on the 14th anniversary of founding of the National Liberation Front.
7 Documents Found