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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

Middle East Crisis Part 1- War or Peace in the Middle East Symposium Middle East Crisis Part 1- War or Peace in the Middle East Symposium
Date: 2/1/1970Call Number: CE 157Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Paul Jacobs and others about the roots off Zionism and the goals of the Palestinian revolution. Also on the need for a socialist state in Palestine, and the lack of accurate information on the struggle in the Middle East.
Middle East Crisis Part 2 - War or Peace in the Middle East Symposium Middle East Crisis Part 2 - War or Peace in the Middle East Symposium
Date: 2/1/1970Call Number: CE 158Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Paul Jacobs and others about the roots off Zionism and the goals of the Palestinian revolution. Also on the need for a socialist state in Palestine, and the lack of accurate information on the struggle in the Middle East.
Israel Occupation - Reverend Elias-Khouryi and Bishop Aki-Ibrahim Aki Israel Occupation - Reverend Elias-Khouryi and Bishop Aki-Ibrahim Aki
Date: 5/1/1972Call Number: CE 166Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Reverend Elias-Khouryi on his arrest, interrogation, and expulsion from the West Bank to Jordan. Israeli attacks against peaceful protest, and the torture he witnessed. Bishop Aki on the conditions for Christians in Israel, and the control Zionism exerts over them.
Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 1 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 1
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 202Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 2 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 2
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 203Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 3 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 3
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 204Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Torture Testimony 1 Torture Testimony 1
Date: 3/4/1971Call Number: CE 420Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Detailed interview with group of Palestinians expelled from West Bank and Gaza on torture they were subjected to and treatment of Palestinian prisoners. In Arabic with English translation.
Impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestine Economy Impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestine Economy
Call Number: CE 468Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestine EconomyCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews on post-1967 Israeli occupation's extremely negative effects on Palestinian economy, including unemployment, decline of tourism, taxation, and other aspects.