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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Interview with Huey Newton Interview with Huey Newton
Date: 8/11/1970Call Number: KP 020Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Elsa Knight ThompsonProgram: KPFA generalCollection: Huey Newton
This interview with Huey P. Newton took place shortly after the Marin county courthouse rebellion incident. It is the first press contact with Newton after his release from prison. Newton discusses how the Panther party looked to form alliances with the Vietnamese on an ideological level and speaks of common goals of oppressed people, with special attention to organizations like the Women's Liberation Front in the United States and homosexual rights advocates. This tape includes a brief discussion of the movement to decentralize the police in Berkeley, CA., and has a brief discussion of Eldridge Cleaver in exile and the expectations of the United Nations to return Cleaver to the U.S.
Gay Liberation Gay Liberation
Date: 6/12/1976Call Number: FI 010Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Barbara Lubinski, Heber DreherProgram: Freedom Is a Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Gay liberation and attacks on gays, Anita Bryant. Dialogue: two lesbians and gay man talk about struggle against male supremacy and capitalism, antigay sentiment, racism among gay people, differences based on race.
San Quentin Six-1 San Quentin Six-1
Date: 6/27/1976Call Number: FI 011Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Heber, BarbaraProgram: Freedom is a Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
San Quentin 6 trial goes to jury, White supremacist movement in Chicago. Anniversary of Stonewall rebellion analysis of gay liberation movement. Statement from Revolutionary Coalition of Prisoners. Bicentennial Coalition harassed by FBI.
People of the World Are One Family - 2 People of the World Are One Family - 2
Date: 7/31/1976Call Number: FI 015 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Barbara Lubinski, LincolnProgram: Freedom is a Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Poem and theme--People of the World Are One Family: South Africa rebellion, Chinese earthquake, Michael Krauss (gay activist) memorial--ends with singing of Internationale; excellent and moving actuality.
Pajaro Latino Pajaro Latino
Date: 7/15/1999Call Number: JH 601AFormat: Cass AProducers: Jorge HerreraCollection: “Pajaro Latino” Programs produced by Jorge Herrera
Sinoloa, Eduardo Galeano, Bola Suriana, Derechos Humanos en Mexico, declaración EZLN, Lesbianas, Gay Bisexuales
Queer Pride: coming out and obstacles Queer Pride: coming out and obstacles
Call Number: JG/ 039Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Tape begins with a young girl discovering her love for other womyn in a comical story telling style by Clare Mc Park. music. A panel of four courageous queer folks share their experiences with coming out and obstacles. Connie Tutell, Carolyanne Pagent, Jone Garner, and Gary Calman all describe how privilege plays a big part in how a person comes out politically, socially, and emotionally; emphasizing that its not just about sexuality. Homophobia, discrimination, and safety issues are also discussed throughout the segment. As well as the need to take personal risks.
Women in Prison Women in Prison
Call Number: PM 210Format: Cass A & BCollection: Prisons - Women
Intervew of Women in Prison, Dublin, CA 1995. Political prisoners Dylcia Pagan, Linda Evans, Ida Robinson, and Marilyn Buck are asked to speak about themselves and why they are in prison. The women also discuss the GATT (General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs), NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), the lack of wages and benefits for the poor and oppressed, and the wrongs of the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Ida Robinson speaks about families of ethnic minorities, and Marilyn Buck speaks about how political prisoners aren’t violent, they are just casualties during the conflict. The women discuss the state of the poor white woman, how is marginalized because no one is fighting for her and she has no representation.
Political Prisoners in the United States: Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans Political Prisoners in the United States: Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans
Call Number: JG/ 062Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
An interview with Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans, two North American political prisoners currently serving long sentences at the Federal Prison in Pleasanton as a result of their political activities. Linda and Laura have been anti-imperialist activities for twenty years, most recently in the anti-Klan, Black solidarity and lesbian and women's movements. Part of a series on U.S. political prisoners, produced by Judy Gerber. Note: Since the broadcast of this program, both Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans have been freed.
Political Prisoners in the United States: Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans Political Prisoners in the United States: Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans
Call Number: JG/ 063Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
SAME AS JG/LS 062: An interview with Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans, two North American political prisoners currently serving long sentences at the Federal Prison in Pleasanton as a result of their political activities. Linda and Laura have been anti-imperialist activities for twenty years, most recently in the anti-Klan, Black solidarity and lesbian and women's movements. Part of a series on U.S. political prisoners, produced by Judy Gerber. Note: Since the broadcast of this program, both Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans have been freed.
Female Political Prisoners - series of interviews Female Political Prisoners - series of interviews
Call Number: JG/ 070Format: CassetteProducers: Judy Gerber, Lisa RudmanProgram: KPFACollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
This is a collection of different interviews and recordings of female political prisoners from around the world. Lisa Rudman collages them together to show the injustice towards political prisoners and to highlight some of the many tactics used by the US government and prison system to get information out of political prisoners. Rudman defines political prisoners and interviews Laura Whitehorn and Linda Evans and speaks about their cases and the circumstances leading to their imprisonment. The other political prisoners interviewed on the tape are: Dora Garcia, active in the national liberation struggles in the US colony of Puerto Rico; Mercedes Algado, a refugee active in the FSLM and FDR in El Salvador; Elizabeth Sebego, active in the Pan African Congress; Assata Shakur, active with the Black Panthers and now a refugee in Cuba; a Filipina imprisoned for her work with the church.