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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.
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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.
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.

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US officials discuss Vietnam US officials discuss Vietnam
Call Number: CE 587Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A NET report interviews Dr. Bernard Fall and General SLA Marshall. They discuss the long lasting US involvement in Vietnam in comparison to other US conflicts with “communist” countries.
Economic History of Viet Nam Economic History of Viet Nam
Call Number: CE 588Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Dr. John Monroe of the Institute of Economic Inquiry discusses the economic history of Viet Nam.
Re-education Camps in Vietnam. Interview with Prisoner of War Pierre Schoendoerffer Re-education Camps in Vietnam. Interview with Prisoner of War Pierre Schoendoerffer
Call Number: CE 589Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
April, 1955 complete interview with cameraman Pierre Schoendoerffer who was captured by the Viet Minh on March 18, 1954 in Dien Bien Phue, Vietnam. He was held prisoner in an “indoctrination” or “re-education” camp for four months where he underwent daily lectures meant to teach French prisoners how the war negatively affects both Vietnam and France. No one was killed in the camp but treatment to the soldiers depended on their reception to the “indoctrination.”
EDITED: Re-education Camps in Vietnam. Interview with Prisoner of War Pierre Schoendoerffer. EDITED: Re-education Camps in Vietnam. Interview with Prisoner of War Pierre Schoendoerffer.
Call Number: CE 590Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
1. An updated and edited recording of the original interview conducted with Pierre Schoendoerffer in April, 1955. Colins narrates over clips taken from original interview. 2.Complete raw footage of interview with Pierre Schoendoerffer in April, 1955.
US Forces in Cambodia During Vietnam War US Forces in Cambodia During Vietnam War
Call Number: CE 591Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Discussion of US forces occupying Cambodia during Vietnam War. 100,000 US soldiers cut off road to Cambodia to prevent movement of NFL arms.
President Johnson on Vietnam War President Johnson on Vietnam War
Date: 7/28/1965Call Number: CE 592Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
President Johnson addresses the nation to discuss US involvement in Vietnam. He states that “retreat does not bring safety and weakness does not bring peace.” He states that the US is a “vital power shield” to protect other Asian countries from “communist domination.” Discusses next steps in expanding US presence throughout Vietnam. Johnson answers question from the public on Russian involvement in Vietnam war, national spending, and criticism of US involvement in Vietnam.
NET Interviews Sec. Dean Rusk NET Interviews Sec. Dean Rusk
Call Number: CE 593Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
NET interview Sec. Dean Rusk. Discusses rise in opposition and organization of demonstrations in both US and Vietnam against war. Rusk denies that there has been any attempt of US to stifle dissent. Discusses bombing of Vietnam and de-escalation of US forces.
Colin Edwards: Vietnam as One Country Colin Edwards: Vietnam as One Country
Call Number: CE 594Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Colin Edwards. Discusses the problematic idea of a clear division between North and South Vietnam. Gives various examples of how Vietnamese people see Vietnam as one country and how individuals involved in the war are not confined to one region. Discusses diversity of people involved in the National Liberation Front and the history of US support of right wing parties in Vietnam.
Enterprise in Viet Nam Enterprise in Viet Nam
Call Number: CE 604Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Colin Edwards speaks on future state in Vietnam: free enterprise vs private enterprise and capitalism vs socialism.
Abstract Sounds in Viet Nam Abstract Sounds in Viet Nam
Call Number: CE 595Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Collection of abstract sounds: gunshots, minister prays over battle, jungle sounds, baboon calling for mate, sounds of war, helicopters, bullets, rain in jungle.