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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

Documents

Pauley Ballroom Tape 1 Pauley Ballroom Tape 1
Date: 11/30/1966Call Number: CE 757Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Discussion from within Pauley Ballroom about the possibility of a strike. Speakers include numerous students, one professor, vice-chancellor Cheit, and Suzanne Savio, moderated by a student chair. All students are in support of the strike and talk about demands, including no more police intervention on campus, no charges against students and non-students arrested in the demonstration, right to table, and no penalties for students involved in the demonstration. A professor opposes the strike on the grounds that the administration should be given time to respond to demands. Vice-chancellor Cheit is given a chance to answer students' questions. During the 10-minute Q&A session, students ask about the use of police on campus, the legitimacy of the Navy table, the fate of the students who were arrested, and other questions. Suzanne Savio speaks about the necessity of student action and the position of the university.
Pauley Ballroom Tape 2 Pauley Ballroom Tape 2
Date: 11/30/1966Call Number: CE 758Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
More discussion from within Pauley Ballroom about the following day's strike. Moderator introduces a motion to strike until noon and then rally at Sproul steps to determine whether the strike would continue and presents demands. Students speak for and against the strike (2 for and 2 against). Vice chancellor Boyd speaks and answers questions. Mario Savio speaks in favor of the strike and explains why it is an important source of student power. Finally, a vote is taken in favor of a strike and members of the meeting begin to plan strike logistics.
Speeches from Pauley Ballroom Speeches from Pauley Ballroom
Date: 11/30/1966Call Number: CE 759Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Sections from Pauley Ballroom Tape 1. Begins in the middle of Earl Cheit's speech and ends before the end of Suzanne Savio's speech.