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
![The Battle of Karameh](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 002Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Battle of KaramehCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary on battle between Palestinian guerrillas and Israeli forces at town of Karameh in Jordan on March 28, 1968, that established reputation of PLO as a fighting force and brought thousands of volunteers to its ranks. Includes accounts by two journalists. Produced in 1974.
![Black September Outs](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 338Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Various people present during Black September in Jordan 1970.
John Bonar describes what he saw during Black September in Jabal Hussein, the oldest refugee camp (1948 refugees) in Jordan. Analysis by on the need for the Palestinian Resistance Movement to operate outside of Jordan. The position of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine on their strategy and the different fronts of struggle against their enemy, Israel. Criticism of the role of journalists who were not present in the main areas of fighting, for creating accounts from their hotels. The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine on the events leading up to Black September. The Palestinian Resistance Movement’s analysis of Jordan before Black September and goal of creating unity among various Palestinian organizations for recognition and integration into the political life of Jordan. Challenging that Bedouins intentionally injured guerillas (fedayeen) in the hospitals. Bonar expressed resentment at the US government for providing weapons to the Jordanian government. Jordanian government prevented the Red Cross and Palestinian Red Crescent Society to get humanitarian aid to the wounded and dead; brief description of the reasons for the creation of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Jordanian position on the Palestinian Resistance movement in Jordan, that it needs leave.
![Black September](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 339Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Jordanian government position on the Palestinian Resistance Movement in Jordan. Admits that the Jordanian government used heavy armament against Palestinian Guerillas during the Black September Massacre in 1970. Claims that the price paid to maintain law and order was low despite massive deaths and injuries. Since Black September, Palestinian Resistance fighters carry out operations against the occupation from within the Israeli occupied West Bank. The official stance of the Jordanian government with respect to the Palestinians is that they support their right to resist the occupation but they prevent actions from Jordan.
Interview with Michael Adams, British correspondent successful in negotiating the release of hostages from a plane hijacking by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Adams criticizes the Jordanian repression of Palestinians during Black September. Confirms that the US provided weapons to the Jordanian government for their attacks against the Palestinian guerillas in Jordan and that the US trained Jordanian Special Forces.
![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.
![A Camp Called Baqa'a(r)](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 358Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Series of interviews on very difficult conditions at The Baqa'a(r) refugee camp (Arabic: البقعة), first created in 1968, home at time of this report to 35,000 Palestinians in the camp, (with 20,000 nearby) and which has grown to as many as 120,000 in the camp, making it the largest in Jordan.
![A Camp Called Baqa'a(r)](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 359Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Series of interviews and descriptive reporting on very difficult conditions at The Baqa'a(r) refugee camp (Arabic: البقعة), first created in 1968,home at time of this report to 35,000 Palestinians in the camp, (with 20,000 nearby) and which has since grown to as many as 120,000 in the camp, making it the largest in Jordan.
![Al Fateh Social Services](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 362Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with head of a school in Amman Jordan for daughters or sisters of martyrs in the Palestinian struggle or relatives of political prisoners. At time of interview there were 65 students.
![Food Out of the Dry Land](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 371Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Project Manager of UN dry land farming experiment in Jordan's Baq'ar Valley.
![Food Out of the Dry Land](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 372Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Project Manager of UN dry land farming experiment in Jordan's Baq'ar Valley.
![Food Out of the Dry Earth](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 373Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Project Manager of UN dry land farming experiment in Jordan's Baq'ar Valley.