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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.

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La Guerra: Ya Basta! La Guerra: Ya Basta!
Date: 11/13/1971Call Number: RP 001 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Raul Torres, Hal Levin, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Reflecciones de la RazaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Chicano contingent in the November 6, 1971 peace march in San Francisco. Chicano attitudes towards the war in Vietnam and the Chicano movement. Dolores Huerta gives speech.
Adelita Festival Program Adelita Festival Program
Date: 12/4/1971Call Number: RP 002 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Students from Contra Costa College discuss the latest developments of the Chicano Movement in the Richmond area. Interviewed by Raul Torres
Adelita Festival Adelita Festival
Date: 12/4/1971Call Number: RP 002 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Reflecciones de la RazaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Students from Contra Costa College discuss the most recent developments involving the Chicano student movement in West Contra Costa County.
Chicano Arts Program Chicano Arts Program
Date: 12/11/1971Call Number: RP 003Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Rudy Espinosa discusses the arts in the Chicano Movement, how art has been suppressed in formal education, and the situation at Grove Street Community College. Also, the new student magazine, “Third World” which only published three issues. Phone in’s from the audience.
Christmas Program (year 1) Christmas Program (year 1)
Date: 12/25/1971Call Number: RP 005 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Guests from the local Mexicano/Chicano community join Reflecciones for a holiday celebration with songs stories and poetry. [production problems, editing needed}
Christmas Program (year 1) Christmas Program (year 1)
Date: 12/25/1971Call Number: RP 005 R3Format: Reel 3Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Guests from the local Mexicano/Chicano community join Reflecciones for a holiday celebration with songs stories and poetry. [production problems, editing needed}
Confrontation With Dr Foster Confrontation With Dr Foster
Date: 1/21/1971Call Number: RP 007 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Raul, Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Students from Casa de la Raza march on the Berkeley School District headquarters and occupy the offices of Superintendent Dr. Foster. They demand better facilities
Crusade for Justice Conference: La Raza Unida Party Workshop Crusade for Justice Conference: La Raza Unida Party Workshop
Date: 6/19/1971Call Number: LA 022Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Xican@
La Raza Unida Party workshop at Denver Crusade for Justice Conference with John Haro and Al Gurule
Nosotros Venceremos Nosotros Venceremos
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: KP 166Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Jon LewisCollection: Latin@
An organizing tool for UFW members and their supporters. Presents still photographs of the Delano grape strike. Shows march to Sacramento, the fast of Cesar Chavez, and the first victory, all combined with songs and speeches. This is a soundtrack original.
Nosotros Venceremos Nosotros Venceremos
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: V 214Format: VHSProducers: Jon LewisCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
An organizing tool for UFW members and their supporters. Presents still photographs of the Delano grape strike. Shows march to Sacramento, the fast of Cesar Chavez, and the first victory, all combined with songs and speeches. This is a 16MM PRINT