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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

Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 1 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 1
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 202Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 2 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 2
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 203Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 3 Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 3
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 204Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
Policies of Fateh & Sa'aiqa Policies of Fateh & Sa'aiqa
Date: 6/1/1969Call Number: CE 224Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Fateh representative discusses the history and philosophy behind the movement for a unitary, secular, and democratic Palestinian state. Vice President for the Palestinian National Council, Zohair Moehsan, describes the history and philosophy of the Syrian-backed Sa'aiqa - the military branch of the Palestinian Ba'athist guerillas.
Ideology of the Palestinian Guerillas Ideology of the Palestinian Guerillas
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 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 1
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.
Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 1 Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 1
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: CE 242Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
About the politics of Al Fateh as movement for a unified, secular, and democratic Palestine. Describes relations between Fateh and Arab nations, general strategy for armed resistance, deliberately avoiding commitment to a particular political platform, and cooperation with other liberation organizations. Mentions the PLO/Egyptian victory at Battle of Karameh as the catalyst for the resistance movement's popular support.
The Palestinian Revolution - Part 2 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 2
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 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 3
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.
Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 2 Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 2
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: CE 243Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
About the politics of Al Fateh as movement for a unified, secular, and democratic Palestine. Describes relations between Fateh and Arab nations, general strategy for armed resistance, deliberately avoiding commitment to a particular political platform, and cooperation with other liberation organizations. Mentions the PLO/Egyptian victory at Battle of Karameh as the catalyst for the resistance movement's popular support.