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
![Town Meeting of the World - Vietnam](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/3/1965Call Number: CE 549Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: CBS, BBCCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Charles Collingwood, hosts a discussion with British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart, US Secretary of State Dean Rusk, former British Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home, US Senator Barry Goldwater, and Maurice Schumann, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the French National Assembly. The group discusses the nature of a possible peace settlement in Vietnam and the nature of peace negotiations versus the escalation of conflict between the United States, Europe, China and Vietnam. The group refers to the Geneva Convention of 1954 and the Neutrality of Laos agreement signed in Geneva in 1962.
![Vietnam US Official Statements](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
US official statements addressing and responding to criticisms of US involvement in Vietnam and questions on peace negotiations.
1 - LBJ at Johns Hopkins justifying the bombing campaigns in Vietnam
2 - LBJ at the White House
3 - Dean Rusk responds to questions concerning the Vietnam war at a press conference
4 - LBJ responds to questions concerning the Vietnam war at a press conference
5 - Nixon states his support for the presence of American troops in Vietnam
![Anti Vietnam War Protest in San Francisco](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Protestors demonstrating on January 11, 1968 against the Viet Nam war outside the Fairmount Building in San Francisco where Secretary Dean Rusk was to speak. Eyewitnesses describe how police use excessive force, using clubs and pepper spray on non-violent demonstrators.
![Dean Rusk on Cease Fire in Viet Nam](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Dean Rusk speaks on halting the bombing of Vietnam. Answers questions at a press conference on the implementation of a cease fire order and future talks between the US and South Vietnam.
4 Documents Found