Search Help

How does this work?
There are many ways to search the collections of the Freedom Archives. Below is a brief guide that will help you conduct effective searches. Note, anytime you search for anything in the Freedom Archives, the first results that appear will be our digitized items. Information for items that have yet to be scanned or yet to be digitized can still be viewed, but only by clicking on the show link that will display the hidden (non-digitized) items. If you are interested in accessing these non-digitized materials, please email info@freedomarchives.org.
Exploring the Collections without the Search Bar
Under the heading Browse By Collection, you’ll notice most of the Freedom Archives’ major collections. These collections have an image as well as a short description of what you’ll find in that collection. Click on that image to instantly explore that specific collection.
Basic Searching
You can always type what you’re looking for into the search bar. Certain searches may generate hundreds of results, so sometimes it will help to use quotation marks to help narrow down your results. For instance, searching for the phrase Black Liberation will generate all of our holdings that contain the words Black and Liberation, while searching for “Black Liberation” (in quotation marks) will only generate our records that have those two words next to each other.
Advanced Searching
The Freedom Archives search site also understands Boolean search logic. Click on this link for a brief tutorial on how to use Boolean search logic. Our search function also understands “fuzzy searches.” Fuzzy searches utilize the (*) and will find matches even when users misspell words or enter in only partial words for the search. For example, searching for liber* will produce results for liberation/liberate/liberates/etc.
Keyword Searches
You’ll notice that under the heading KEYWORDS, there are a number of words, phrases or names that describe content. Sometimes these are also called “tags.” Clicking on these words is essentially the same as conducting a basic search.

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.

Documents

Clark Kerr Press Conference Clark Kerr Press Conference
Date: 2/9/1967Call Number: CE 778Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Clark Kerr making a speech and answering questions about his career, the UC system, and politics. He talks about financing higher education and the danger of introducing tuition to the UC system. He also discusses the new condition where students are engaged in social struggles, rather than just workers. He refers to beatniks and revolutionaries as parasites and small in number. He answers questions about his dismissal and plans as well as about Governor Reagan.
FSM 11/30 FSM 11/30
Date: 11/30/1966Call Number: CE 780Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Reflection on the events of November 30th, 1966 revolving around the sit-in against the treatment of students protesting the Navy table in the ASUC building. Tape opens with mention of Clark Kerr's dismissal and Ronald Reagan's impact on the UC system. Contains interviews of Professors Peter Scott and George Stocking.
Revolt on Campus Revolt on Campus
Date: 12/6/1966Call Number: CE 779Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Ralph Gleason, Burton White, KPFA StaffProgram: America Since the Bomb Series Collection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Documentary about the Free Speech Movement
11/30/1966 Pauley Ballroom 11/30/1966 Pauley Ballroom
Date: 11/30/1966Call Number: CE 781Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Audio from Pauley Ballroom on 11/30/1966 dealing with the Navy Table incident and question of a strike.
Harold Taylor on FSM Harold Taylor on FSM
Call Number: CE 782Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Academic Harold Taylor discusses the events and nature of the Free Speech Movement.
Colin Edwards Interview with Professor Krech Colin Edwards Interview with Professor Krech
Call Number: CE 783Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Colin Edwards interviewing a UC Berkeley professor of psychology, Dr. Krech. He discusses the role of faculty, president, and chancellor on campus.
Regents and Politics Regents and Politics
Call Number: CE 784Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
News report and interviews about the Board of Regents and introducing tuition. Switches to 3 3/4 IPS mid-way through.
Clark Kerr on Face the Nation Clark Kerr on Face the Nation
Call Number: CE 785Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProgram: CBS Face The Nation Collection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Clark Kerr interviewed on Face the Nation (CBS). Kerr talks about the role of Ronald Reagan in his dismissal and changing the face of the University.
Rally 4/23/68 Alameda County Courthouse Rally 4/23/68 Alameda County Courthouse
Date: 4/23/1968Call Number: CE 786Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Audio from rally at the Alameda County Courthouse. Switches to 7 1/2 IPS midway through.
Mario Savio Birthday Song Mario Savio Birthday Song
Date: 12/8/1964Call Number: CD 917Format: CDProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Excerpt from CE 677. Taken from a recording of an FSM victory party that doubled as Mario Savio’s 22nd birthday party. Cd contains party attendees singing “Happy Birthday,” with some explanatory commentary by journalist Colin Edwards. *Track One Blank