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
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//1773.jpg)
Date: 10/6/1973Call Number: NI 001Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
This is the first "Nothing Is More Precious Than" (Freedom and Independence) program. Begins with a report from the Union of Vietnamese, commentary on political prisoners. States that under the Thieu regime, huge numbers of people in concentration camps and prisons—more prisons have been built than schools and churches combined. The Union demands that all political prisoners be released, all US aid cut off, and implementation of the agreement take place. Update on Chile, actions against the fascist coup, reports on bomb explosions at ITT and ATT. Weather Underground communiqué read in full. News roundup of events and protests throughout Latin America, October 8th, the Day of the Heroic Guerrilla--international week of solidarity with Chile.
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Date: 10/13/1973Call Number: NI 002Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude MarksProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program includes reports on Chile and Bay Area solidarity demonstrations, Middle East, San Quentin Six, Black Liberation Army
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1935.jpg)
Date: 6/9/1973Call Number: RD 046Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mary MackeyProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program on Walpole State Prison, Ruchell, and news roundup.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5293.jpg)
Date: 7/13/1974Call Number: NI 035Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Mark Schwartz, Camomile, Andreas Alegria, Nina SerranoProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Long many actuality report on San Quentin 6, then American Indian Movement and Black Liberation Army-related news, Vietnam/anti-war, and Chile.
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Date: 9/28/1974Call Number: NI 040 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett with Mark Schwartz, othersProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Extensive sections on Vietnam and Chile, Puerto Rican women, Wounded Knee trials, Attica including Frank Smith (Big Black) testimony before Senate. San Quentin 6 case, Bob Hood case, Herman Bell case in San Francisco, and report from CIW (California Institute for Women). Includes opening report on bombing of ITT offices by New World Liberation Front.
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Date: 12/14/1974Call Number: NI 049Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy barrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opens with report on Walpole prison rebellion, San Quentin 6, Attica, and a Mohawk land occupation. The rest of the program is devoted to Boston schools integration/busing crisis with actuality from Boston rally and San Francisco solidarity rally.
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Date: 12/21/1974Call Number: NI 050Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opening roundup of prison and movement news followed by extensive special on Vietnam on the 14th anniversary of founding of the National Liberation Front.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5348.jpg)
Date: 8/30/1975Call Number: NI 079Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, with Mark Schwartz, Molly FrankelProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program celebrates Vietnamese independence, with music, poetry, interviews. Includes Ho Chi Minh speaking in English, a poem by Janice Mirikitani, a speech by Dow of the Union of Vietnamese, and comments by Donna Futterman, a recent visitor to Vietnam at tha time. Also report on trial of the San Quentin 6.
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Date: 9/13/1975Call Number: NI 109Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Programs marks the second anniversary of the fascist coup in Chile and the 4th anniversary of the Attica prison rebellion, with major portions on both. Also reports on United Farmworkers, the case of Cameron Bishop, and the San Quentin Six.
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Date: 10/4/1975Call Number: NI 082Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mark SchwartzProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program opens with poetic (East is Red) tribute to the Chinese revolution, then San Francisco rally in support of San Quentin 6, Berkeley teacher's strike, statement by Emily Harris (re Symbionese Liberation Army arrests), and interview with Emile d'Antonio on upcoming film about Weather Underground.