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
![Action Women of Beirut](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 001Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Action Women of BeirutCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with North American women active in pro-Palestinian information organizations in Beirut, Lebanon. Conducted two years after June 1967 war. Eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem in 1967, Israeli army home looting, car theft, destruction of villages, mass assassinations, and reports from Israeli socialist organization on assassinations, mass graves, bodies floating in the Jordan River as a result of Israeli army repression. Mentions formation of “Americans for Justice in the Middle East,” which publishes a newsletter on Palestinian resistance and conditions in occupied territories to counter Zionist propaganda, an allied Arab Women’s organization the 5th of June Society, Institute for Palestine Studies, and Palestine Research Center (associated with PLO).
![Fall of Old Jerusalem](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1973Call Number: CE 003Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Fall of Old JerusalemCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary on events that led to 1967 Mideast war, especially the siege and occupation of Arab-populated Old Jerusalem by the Israeli forces. Includes accounts of French and US eyewitnesses.
![The Action Women of Beirut - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/1/1969Call Number: CE 222Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Action Women of BeirutCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with North American women active in pro-Palestinian information organizations in Beirut, Lebanon. Conducted two years after June 1967 war. Eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem in 1967, Israeli army home looting, car theft, destruction of villages, mass assassinations, and reports from Israeli socialist organization on assassinations, mass graves, bodies floating in the Jordan River as a result of Israeli army repression. Mentions formation of “Americans for Justice in the Middle East,” which publishes a newsletter on Palestinian resistance and conditions in occupied territories to counter Zionist propaganda, an allied Arab Women’s organization the 5th of June Society, Institute for Palestine Studies, and Palestine Research Center (associated with PLO).
![The Action Women of Beirut - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/1/1969Call Number: CE 223Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Action Women of BeirutCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with North American women active in pro-Palestinian information organizations in Beirut, Lebanon. Conducted two years after June 1967 war. Eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem in 1967, Israeli army home looting, car theft, destruction of villages, mass assassinations, and reports from Israeli socialist organization on assassinations, mass graves, bodies floating in the Jordan River as a result of Israeli army repression. Mentions formation of “Americans for Justice in the Middle East,” which publishes a newsletter on Palestinian resistance and conditions in occupied territories to counter Zionist propaganda, an allied Arab Women’s organization the 5th of June Society, Institute for Palestine Studies, and Palestine Research Center (associated with PLO).
![Life in Old Palestine: Menuhin #3](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1973Call Number: CE 228Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Moshe Menuhin ReminscesCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Recollections of growing up in the Jewish communities in Jerusalem and Jaffa/Tel Aviv in Arab Palestine and of the early Zionist activities there.
![Action Women of Beirut - Short Version](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 287Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Action Women of BeirutCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Two years after June 1967 war. North American women active in pro-Palestinian organizations in Beirut, Lebanon. Eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem in 1967 - Israeli army home looting, car theft, destruction of villages, mass assassinations. Reports from Israeli socialist organization on assassinations, mass graves, bodies floating in the Jordan River as a result of Israeli army repression. Mentions formation of “Americans for Justice in the Middle East,” which publishes a newsletter on Palestinian resistance and conditions in occupied territories. Allied Arab Women’s organization - the 5th of June Society, Institute for Palestine Studies, and Palestine Research Center (associated with PLO). Also features a short interview with Leila Khaled.
![Interview with George Tuma](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 345AFormat: 3 3/4 ips Side AProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Syrian Ambassador to the UN, George Tomeh, affirms that the Palestinian right to resist occupation is supported by International Law. Argues that resistance is necessary in the context of “bankrupt diplomacy” and harsh realities for young Palestinians. He discusses the fallacy of Zionist doctrine and the illegal ways the state of Israel was established. He also discusses the work of many American and British scholars and journalists to expose Israeli aggression against Palestinians, despite the US media control by Zionists, and details Israeli illegal occupation of Jerusalem and its impact on Palestinians.
![Interview with Phyllis Kotite](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 346Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Phyllis Kotite discusses UN Resolution 242 calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian and Arab lands since 1967. Israeli non-compliance is criticized and Arab (particularly Egyptian President Nasser) support for the Resolution. She criticizes the role of the US media for its uncritical support of Israel and the US position. How US policy in the Arab world, and its relationship with Israel, creates animosity towards the US and closer ties to the USSR. The relationship of the USSR to Arab states and its position towards Palestinian guerrillas.
![Mayor of Jerusalem - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 460Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Extensive interview on Israeli occupation with Rouhi al-Khatib who was mayor of Jerusalem at the 1967 Israeli conquest of the city. He was first elected in 1951 and twice reelected, until his dismissal by Zionist authorities in June 1967 for his opposition to occupation. Deported in March 1968, Khatib was allowed to return to the West Bank in 1993 and died the next year.
![Mayor of Jerusalem - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 461Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Extensive interview on Israeli occupation with Rouhi al-Khatib who was mayor of Jerusalem at the 1967 Israeli conquest of the city. He was first elected in 1951 and twice reelected, until his dismissal by Zionist authorities in June 1967 for his opposition to occupation. Deported in March 1968, Khatib was allowed to return to the West Bank in 1993 and died the next year.