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
-
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
![Nothing is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5333.jpg)
Date: 2/22/1975Call Number: NI 061Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Mark Schwartz, Kathy StreemProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opens with economic emphasis, Hard Times conference report and United Farmworkers. Then prison/trial section including New York 5, San Quentin 6, Marilyn Buck, Martin Sostre, Attica. Ends with tribute to Sandino and Malcolm X.
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//5609.jpg)
Date: 10/1/1972Call Number: RD 010Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opens with tribute to Chinese revolution, then much on Vietnam including tape of released POW and song by POWs (take off on Buddy Holly song). Dan Siegel interview about situation in the Philippines. Barry Winograd, attorney on upcoming Grand Jury in San Francisco. Ends with In Contempt, song of resistance to repression.