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Memorial program Aug 7 Memorial program Aug 7
Date: 8/1/1975Call Number: PM 021Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mark SchwartzProgram: Real DragonCollection: George Jackson
Jonathan Jackson memorial program - long George Jackson and Huey Newton exerpts and audio from funeral.
Huey P. Newton interview Huey P. Newton interview
Date: 8/1/1971Call Number: PM 065Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Grenada TVProgram: raw sound for Panther movieCollection: Huey Newton
Newton discusses Vietnam and international solidarity and the significance of George Jackson’s murder. Raw, unedited footage.
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 1 of 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 1 of 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: PM 067Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: George Jackson
As casket is being carried in, Nina Simone music is played repeatedly. Sermon by Father Earl Neil, poem by Masai Hewitt, Minister of Education, Chairman of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Bobby Seale reading messages from around the world to Georgia Jackson and family, Honorary Pallbearers: Jonathan Jackson, Hugo Pinell, Ruchel Magee, Fleeta Drumgo, John Cluchette and all revolutionary brothers in the prison camps in America. From camera rolls - occasional sync tones.
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 2 of 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 2 of 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: PM 068Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: George Jackson
Second part of funeral. Bobby Seale continues reading statements sent from all over the world. Elaine Brown sings (off mic), Huey P. Newton, Minister of Defense & Servant of the People, statement, Elaine Brown sings (off mic). From camera rolls - occasional sync tones.
Huey Newton interview Huey Newton interview
Call Number: PM 092Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Grenada T.V.Collection: Huey Newton
An interview with Huey Newton speaking on George Jackson. Huey speaks on George’s relationship to fellow prisoners and his jailers, the “heroism” of the “martyred” Jackson, George’s plans for escape and his principles of diligence, discipline and revolutionary fervor. Cuts off abruptly.
Contradictions Within the Black Panther Contradictions Within the Black Panther
Date: 9/17/1974Call Number: KP 031Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Bruce SolowayProgram: Contradictions Within the Black Panther PartyCollection: Black Panther Party general
The Black Panther Party Intercommunal Section in Algiers, demanding the expulsion of David Hilliard and criticizing Huey Newton. Released by the East Coast Ministry of Information in New York, March 4, 1971. Recorded in Algiers on videotape, February 28, 1971. This is basically a compilation of testimonials of high profile Panther Party members speaking on the contradictions within the party, namely the expulsion of certain members expelled because of their less than favorable public image or agenda. Judy Douglass declared insane by people in the central party. Everyone speaking here is calling for the expulsion of David Hilliard from his position as Chief of Staff for the Black Panther party. Also testimonials for reinstatement of New York Panther 21 and Geronimo.
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Parts 1 & 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Parts 1 & 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: CD 159Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
As casket is being carried in, recorded Nina Simone music is played repeatedly. Sermon by F ather Earl Neil, poem by Masai Hewitt, Minister of Education, Chairman of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Bobby Seale reading messages from around the world to Georgia Jackson and family, Elaine Brown sings (off mic), Huey P. Newton, Minister of Defense & Servant of the People, statement, Elaine Brown sings (off mic). Honorary Pallbearers: Jonathan Jackson, Hugo Pinell, Ruchel Magee, Fleeta Drumgo, John Cluchette and all revolutionary brothers in the prison camps in America. From camera rolls - occasional sync tones. From PM 067 & PM 068 For visuals see www.itsabouttimebpp.com 1 of 2 (PM 068)
George & Jonathan Jackson George & Jonathan Jackson
Call Number: CD 574Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Statements read by Huey Newton at Jonathan Jackson's funeral including an letter from George Jackson; a letter from Soledad political prisoners; and Black Panther Party statement ”we must be free, so help us God." August 1970 [PM 008] Reading by Claude Marks and Lincoln Bergman of communiqués re armed actions in retaliation for George Jackson assassination; rally in Willard Park, reporter reads statement from Herman Bell for Unity. August 1975 [PM 013] Jonathan Jackson memorial program - long George Jackson and Huey Newton exerpts and audio from funeral. 8/1/75 [PM 021] A KPFA report on assassination of George Jackson aftermath at San Quentin, with mostly actuality of staff, district attorney, and visiting legislators on 8/21/71 and prison conditions as of 8/27/71. 8/27/71 [PM 025]
George Jackson funeral and influence George Jackson funeral and influence
Call Number: CD 585Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Huey Newton discusses Vietnam and international solidarity and the significance of George Jackson’s murder. Raw & unedited As casket is being carried in, Nina Simone music is played. Brilliant sermon by Father Earl Neil, poem by Masai Hewitt, Minister of Education, song by Elaine Brown (off mic), Chairman of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Bobby Seale reading messages from around the world (though mostly from U.S. prisons) to Georgia Jackson and family. Honorary Pallbearers: Jonathan Jackson, Hugo Pinell, Ruchel Magee, Fleeta Drumgo, John Cluchette and all revolutionary brothers in the prison camps in America. Track ends abruptly during Seale reading of solidarity messages Second part of funeral. Bobby Seale continues reading statements sent from all over the world. Elaine Brown sings (off mic), Huey P. Newton, Minister of Defense & Servant of the People, statement, Elaine Brown sings (off mic).
George Jackson influence and Black Panther leaders George Jackson influence and Black Panther leaders
Call Number: CD 586Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
An interview with Huey Newton speaking on George Jackson. Huey speaks on George’s relationship to fellow prisoners and his jailers, the “heroism” of the “martyred” Jackson, George’s plans for escape and his principles of diligence, discipline and revolutionary fervor. Bobby Seale discusses Jackson as rightfully defending his life in charges of police murder. Seale discusses the arbitrary nature of the state as executioner, capital punishment; prisons, ghettos and other communities of poor as related “pools” of oppression for the state. Cuts off abruptly. Bobby Seale talking to kids in a garage class about George Jackson. Black Panther Party kids singing about George Jackson and other Black Panther Party songs.