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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

Documents

The Battle of Karameh The Battle of Karameh
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 002Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Battle of KaramehCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary on battle between Palestinian guerrillas and Israeli forces at town of Karameh in Jordan on March 28, 1968, that established reputation of PLO as a fighting force and brought thousands of volunteers to its ranks. Includes accounts by two journalists. Produced in 1974.
Jordan Under Fire - Part 1 Jordan Under Fire - Part 1
Date: 9/1/1970Call Number: CE 293Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jordan Under FireCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Describes Israel bombing, napalming, shelling, and invasion from 1967 to September of 1970. Documents Arab homes being dynamited at night by units commanded by Moshe Dayan and Ariel Sharon. Minister of Information for Jordan describes Israeli napalming of fleeing refugees near the Allenby Bridge during the Six-Day War. A Catholic missionary describes Israel napalming fleeing refugees on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River. Other humanitarian workers describe witnessing similar massacres and how these attacks against Arabs occurred daily and went largely unreported by the Western media.
Jordan Under Fire - Part 2 Jordan Under Fire - Part 2
Date: 9/1/1970Call Number: CE 294Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jordan Under FireCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Describes Israel bombing, napalming, shelling, and invasion from 1967 to September of 1970. Documents Arab homes being dynamited at night by units commanded by Moshe Dayan and Ariel Sharon. Minister of Information for Jordan describes Israeli napalming of fleeing refugees near the Allenby Bridge during the Six-Day War. A Catholic missionary describes Israel napalming fleeing refugees on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River. Other humanitarian workers describe witnessing similar massacres and how these attacks against Arabs occurred daily and went largely unreported by the Western media.
Jordan Under Fire - Hijazi Extras Jordan Under Fire - Hijazi Extras
Date: 9/1/1970Call Number: CE 295Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jordan Under FireCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Mahmoud Hijazi, President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society, describes Israel bombing and sniper fire against Jordanian civilians from across the border. Details work of the Red Crescent in refugee camps, the history of the organization, and their need for more doctors.
Jordan Under Fire - Frances and Wayne Fuller Extras Jordan Under Fire - Frances and Wayne Fuller Extras
Date: 9/1/1970Call Number: CE 296Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jordan Under FireCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Two religious missionaries in Jordan describe Israeli atrocities against Arabs and massive bombing campaigns. Descriptions of farms in the Jordan Valley being mined, farmers murdered by Israeli snipers from Israeli side of Jordan river, napalm used on forests and orchards, no military targets. Also includes discussion of Palestinian views on Christianity and how Israel repressed the development of Jordan.
Jordan Under Fire - Ramzi and Stradal Extras Jordan Under Fire - Ramzi and Stradal Extras
Date: 9/1/1970Call Number: CE 297Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jordan Under FireCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Rafet O'Ramzi of Jordan's Ministry of Information describes how the city of Karameh grew from a refugee camp in 1951 to a base for Palestinian guerilla forces and a center for economic activity. Israel launched an attack on the town on March 23, 1968 and destroyed all of the infrastructure (including UNRWA offices, schools, homes, churches) but were defeated by a combined force of refugees, guerilla commandos, and Jordanian troops. This victory catalyzed a massive surge in support of Palestinian liberation organizations. Lee Stradal, the first correspondent to reach Al Fateh, describes the Battle of Karameh - the IDF shot fleeing refugees and destroyed the entire town. She mentions how well-prepared the guerillas were to face the Israelis and how their evacuation tunnels saved many lives.
Palestine Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon Palestine Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon
Call Number: CE 439Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews on the conditions for refugees in Jordan and Lebanon following the 6-day war.