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
![4/26/65 Rally Part 2: Formation of the Free Student Union](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/26/1965Call Number: CE 727Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Campus rally held in support of the formation of the Free Student Union, a successor to the Free Speech Movement. Many brief speeches and announcements by a number of student organizers and some discussion of the purpose and nature of a student union and student strikes. Some discussion of Mario Savio's resignation from the FSM.
![4/28/1965 Press Conference: Formation of the Free Student Union](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/28/1965Call Number: CE 728Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Post-rally press conference announcing the formation of the Free Student Union. Major organizers discuss the union’s intent to unite the student body around issues of the “form and nature of education,” specifically discussing advocating for a holistic education as opposed to job training, as well as advocating for due process in FSM-related disciplinary matters.
![A Chronology of the Events Occuring in the Lower Lobby, Between the Entrances to the Bear's Lair and the ASUC Bookstore, During the Afternoon of Wednesday, December 30, 1966](images/thumbnails//34154.jpg)
Basic chronology of events; list of strike's demands
![Cops on Campus STRIKE!](images/thumbnails//34155.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Announces student strike in response to nine students being arrested by the Alameda County Poice. Flyer also articulates the demands of the planned strike.
![AFT letter of support](images/thumbnails//34158.jpg)
Publisher: American Federation of TeachersFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Letter by AFT expressing support/solidarity with FSM
![AFT News](images/thumbnails//34164.jpg)
Publisher: California Federation of TeachersDate: 12/2/1966Volume Number: 2-DecFormat: Press ReleaseCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
AFT President's statement on the student strike and fallout.
![MORE STRIKE](images/thumbnails//34165.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
List of strike-related events and activities
![Statement of Chancellor Roger W. Heyns](images/thumbnails//34166.jpg)
Publisher: University of California-BerkeleyDate: 12/2/1966Volume Number: 2-DecFormat: StatementCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Chancellor Heyns' statement on the student strike where he expresses his disapproval of strike and their tactics.
![Strike Committee, U. C. Berkeley](images/thumbnails//34167.jpg)
Publisher: Strike Committee, U. C. BerkeleyDate: 12/6/1966Volume Number: 6-DecFormat: StatementCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Strike Committee update on strike and the passage of a resolution and amendments.
![Statement of Executive Vice Chancellor Earl F. Cheit](images/thumbnails//34168.jpg)
Publisher: University of California-BerkeleyDate: 11/30/1966Volume Number: 30-NovFormat: StatementCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Vice Chancellor Cheit's statement on protest of Naval recruitment table; expresses disapproval of protesters.