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Basic Searching
You can always type what you’re looking for into the search bar. Certain searches may generate hundreds of results, so sometimes it will help to use quotation marks to help narrow down your results. For instance, searching for the phrase Black Liberation will generate all of our holdings that contain the words Black and Liberation, while searching for “Black Liberation” (in quotation marks) will only generate our records that have those two words next to each other.
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You’ll notice that under the heading KEYWORDS, there are a number of words, phrases or names that describe content. Sometimes these are also called “tags.” Clicking on these words is essentially the same as conducting a basic search.

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

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.
News Reports from June 9 or 10th 1967 News Reports from June 9 or 10th 1967
Call Number: CE 617Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The reel begins in the Middle East with reports about the Israeli strike against the USS Liberty focusing on the attack, US casualties, the Israeli and US position on the attack. Reports from the Six Days War continue including Egypt’s military losses, Jordan’s casualties, and reports that Israel used napalm on field hospitals in Jordan. Reports from the city of Bethlehem which has been captured by the Israeli army. Reports shift to the United States where Texas Rangers violently suppress a UFW strike in Texas. Reports move back to the Middle East where Egypt’s President Gamal Abdel Nasser resigns but retains his position amongst popular support. Report on prostitution in San Francisco and other local stories. Brief report from Vietnam, more from the Middle Easts.
News Briefs and Interview with Mayor of Jerusalem News Briefs and Interview with Mayor of Jerusalem
Call Number: CE 629Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
1. Alan Jackson commentary Jan 28th 1969 on Iraqi execution of nine Israeli spies (4 Jews, 4 Muslims, 1 Christian Arab). 2. William Buckley interviews the Jewish mayor of Jerusalem in November or December of 1969. Lots of topics are covered but specifically safety conditions, Jewish/Arab tensions, legitimacy of occupation, not wanting Jerusalem to be an international city and more.