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
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1921.jpg)
Date: 2/24/1973Call Number: RD 032Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Indochinese struggle, cease fire in Laos, Middle East, Iran, Greece, US economy, women’s health, Red Star Singers, Ruchell Magee.
![From Anschluss to Kibbutz](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 008Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: From Anschluss to KibbutzCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Mike Rubin, whose parents fled the Nazis to come to the US, who then served in US Army in WW 2, then with Palmach commandos of the Jewish agency in 1948 and 1949 in Palestine, then worked on kibbutz, in oil fields, and merchant marine in Israel, explains his disillusionment with and reasons for leaving Israel in 1967 when he returned to the US.
![Yasser Arafat in Damascus Syria (in arabic)](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/20/1969Call Number: CE 343 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A press conference with Fatah leader Yasser Arafat in Damscus, Syria (in Arabic). Arafat affirms the righteousness of the Palestinian Resistance movement to resist the Zionist colonization of Palestine and the necessity for it to be supported by other Arab states.
![George M. Weightman Interviews](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 344Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Criticizes the Lebanese government, and particularly the Maronite Christian Phalangist party, for collaborating with the US to thwart Palestinian Resistance in Lebanon. Brief translation of press conference given by Yasser Arafat in Syria on 20 October 1969 in which Arafat affirms the right of the Palestinians to fight against Israel and criticizes US involvement in undermining Palestinian guerillas in Lebanon. Arafat also discusses the vulnerability of Arab regimes to their populace because of their support of the Palestinians.
American Sociologist George M. Weightman discusses how convoluted and unstable Lebanese politics are because of religious sectarianism. Criticizes the unchecked power of Lebanese President Gemayel for his collaboration with the US and the unrepresentative nature of the composition of the Lebanese parliament. Also exposes the sectarianism of political parties in Lebanon. Criticizes the racism and classism of Phalangists in Lebanon.
Weightman distinguishes between Syrian and Iraqi Ba’athist parties and the challenges by minorities and Israel each face. Argues that Syria is more responsible to its people’s demands than either Lebanon or Israel who claim to be democracies. Argues Syria is right to believe that it will be attacked because of Israelis historical hostility. Criticizes the New York Times for propagating the notion that Israel is in danger of being attacked “again” as it falsely claims it was during the 1967 War.
![Yasser Arafat in Damascus Syria (in arabic)](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/20/1969Call Number: CE 343 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A press conference with Fatah leader Yasser Arafat in Damscus, Syria (in Arabic). Arafat affirms the righteousness of the Palestinian Resistance movement to resist the Zionist colonization of Palestine and the necessity for it to be supported by other Arab states.
![Arab-Israeli Discussion](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/31/1966Call Number: CE 349Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A heated debate between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israeli students at UC Berkeley. The Palestinian proponent states that the problems stem from the racist nature of Zionism, its exclusivity to Jews, and false claims to Palestine as the Jewish homeland.
![Palestine Revolution Excerpts](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 472Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Series of actualities and portions of interviews on Palestine liberation and organizations, the refugee situation, and the positions of Arab nations.
![Torture and Occupation Excerpts](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 473Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Out-takes from programs on Palestine and Israel, primarily on torture of Palestinian prisoners and on occupation. Includes women prisoners. Also an Israeli soldier telling about the blowing up of Palestinian towns and "collective punishment," including the town of Yalu.
![Wales Poem and Middle East Inserts](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/6/1973Call Number: CE 548Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Wales Poem and Mideast InsertsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Poem on Wales followed by excerpts of longer interview with Mike Rubin, US citizen who spent time in Israel but returned to US disillusioned.
![Shimon Peres press conference](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 652Format: 1/4 1 7/8 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Press conference/speech of Shimon Peres, then a minister in the Israeli government.