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
![The Battle of Karameh](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Interviews on the conditions for refugees in Jordan and Lebanon following the 6-day war.
7 Documents Found