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
![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.
![Statement By Faculty Witnesses With Respect to November 30, 1966](images/thumbnails//34170.jpg)
Three professors detail their recollection of Naval recruitment table incident. This report contradicts the official UC report on the incident.
![Statement By the Six U. C. Defendants](images/thumbnails//34171.jpg)
Press conference for six defendents explaining why they're breaking a gag rule and articulating their motivations for political protest.