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Interview with George Jackson’s lawyer and former fellow inmate/comrade
Track 1: Interview with John Thorne, George Jackson’s lawyer, about his relationship with George. Describes George as a selfless leader, always bringing in lawyers to discuss the cases of fellow inmates. Talks about George’s solidarity with other movements, his dedication to struggle for freedom, his ultimate discipline and preparedness for attack. Discusses some of the letters between George and Angela Davis about fascism within the United States. Track 2: Interview of Popeye Jackson, former fellow prisoner of George’s in San Quentin and Soledad prisons, discussing the impossibility of the State’s case for assassinating George Jackson. Discusses the repressive conditions of the adjustment center and the many revolutionaries abused within solitary confinement. Reads a letter from Fleeta Drumgo about his treatment in the case of his death.
Luis Talamantez Information Sheet
Information Sheet on Luis Talamantez and the Pelican Bay Information Project
From Soledad to San Quentin
A history of California prison organizing in the early 1970s.
KPFA News
First news story on KPFA after the death of George Jackson. Read copy only, no actuality.
Analysis of Chile Election
Call Number: CAP 015Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Andres Alegria reports on the results of the Chilean Congressional election on March 4th, how the election was beneficial for the development of Allende’s Socialist program in Chile. How the number of seats held by members of the Unidad Popular increased from 17 to 19 in the Senate and 56 to 63 in the House of Representatives. Comments about the San Francisco Chronicle headline, “Allende’s Foes Gain.”
Chile
Call Number: CAP 045 R2Format: Reel 2Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Excerpt from one of Neruda’s last speeches and comments on his death on the 23rd of Sept. 1973. Reports of abuse and deaths of people in Chile during and following the coup including an account from a French priest about several prisoners who were taken away by guards and then reported to have been killed while attempting to escape. Allende’s last speech.
Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende. 25 Feb. 1974
Call Number: CAP 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
“A nation suffering from a state of internal war” according to Gen. Pinochet, imposed by his own troops who obey the servants of fascism that represents foreign interests.” Mrs. Hortensia Allende speaks out at the United Nations about the condition in Chile after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973. She talks not only about the death of her husband but also about the murders of the people of Chile and the loss of their fundamental rights. She talks about the conditions on Dawson Island, the sentencing of the prisoners, the Chilean Constitution, economic policy, and the involvement of the United States. She ends with a call for international support for the Chilean people.
News Report: Emerald : Chile
Call Number: CAP 062Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
A brief news report by Andres Alegria about the Emerald which was a training ship used by the Navy of Chile. It was also used after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973 as a prison ship. It was coming to the Bay Area after being invited by the U.S. Navy on a “good will mission.” It faced opposition from people standing in solidarity with those who had died or were suffering in Chile as a result of the coup.
San Quentin prison guards on the yard
Mostly just background conversation with San Quentin correctional officer and interviewer. Hard to hear interviews. Sounds like a tour, audio to correspond with video. Talking about various prison buildings, stop at the adjustment center. George Jackson was housed in the first floor of the AC. Some talk about intimidation.
San Quentin guard discussing race relations and racism within prison
Track 1: Lots of sync/wild sound. Interview with San Quentin guard. Describes Mexicans have problems in the prisons because of the language barrier. Admits his prejudice - “I don’t like rice and beans”. Guard says that inmates are not treated by race but by record. Admits that there are more people of color in adjustment center because of barriers on the outside and people who don’t have access to English language can’t compete with people who have resources. Therefore “they have to steal to get something to eat”. Track 2: Tour of prison museum and can hear descriptions of various weapons and makeshift weapons used by past inmates.
