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
![Ideology of the Palestinian Guerillas](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/29/1970Call Number: CE 225Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Few and the Many: Ideology of the Palestinian GuerrillasCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The history of the Palestinian independence movement and motives and philosophies of various Palestinian resistance organizations. Interviews with revolutionary leaders and soldiers.
![The Palestinian Revolution - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 239Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
![The Palestinian Revolution - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 240Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
![The Palestinian Revolution - Part 3](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 241Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
![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.
![Nadira Sururi - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/13/1977Call Number: CE 318Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Sociologist, artist, feminist, and poet gives her impression of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon during the civil war and the absence of religious tensions. PLO social services to refugees in Lebanon and women's role in the Palestinian resistance.
About Lebanese rightist militias and Israeli snipers massacring Muslims and the consequent rise in support of the PLO.
Jordanian King Hussein's persecution of the PLO, leftist organizations, and trade unions.
Male chauvinism and the female's struggle in the Middle East.
![Nadira Sururi - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/13/1977Call Number: CE 319Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Sociologist, artist, feminist, and poet gives her impression of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon during the civil war and the absence of religious tensions. PLO social services to refugees in Lebanon and women's role in the Palestinian resistance.
About Lebanese rightist militias and Israeli snipers massacring Muslims and the consequent rise in support of the PLO.
Jordanian King Hussein's persecution of the PLO, leftist organizations, and trade unions.
Male chauvinism and the female's struggle in the Middle East.
![Nadira Sururi - Part 3](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/13/1977Call Number: CE 320Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Sociologist, artist, feminist, and poet gives her impression of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon during the civil war and the absence of religious tensions. PLO social services to refugees in Lebanon and women's role in the Palestinian resistance.
About Lebanese rightist militias and Israeli snipers massacring Muslims and the consequent rise in support of the PLO.
Jordanian King Hussein's persecution of the PLO, leftist organizations, and trade unions.
Male chauvinism and the female's struggle in the Middle East.
![Nadira Sururi - Part 4](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/13/1977Call Number: CE 321Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Sociologist, artist, feminist, and poet gives her impression of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon during the civil war and the absence of religious tensions. PLO social services to refugees in Lebanon and women's role in the Palestinian resistance.
About Lebanese rightist militias and Israeli snipers massacring Muslims and the consequent rise in support of the PLO.
Jordanian King Hussein's persecution of the PLO, leftist organizations, and trade unions.
Male chauvinism and the female's struggle in the Middle East.
![Palestine Resistance Movements](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 423Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Speech by Yasir Arafat, with English translation and question by Colin Edwards at end.
Interviews with unidentified representative of Al Fateh, with Democratic Front for Liberatiuon of Palestine, and with Leila Khaled in English, who comments on militant actions she has taken, overall strategies. and is also asked about the Black Panther Party - she expresses her support.