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.
Subcollections
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Colin Edwards Collection
Materials representing the life-work and journalism of a Welsh radio correspondent and journalist who worked for Pacifica stations, the BBC and many other broadcasters. -
Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
This collection is produced by journalist Colin Edwards and represent a comprehensive account of the Free Speech Movement and its effect on the political climate of UC Berkeley. -
Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Kiilu Nyasha is a revolutionary journalist and former member of the Black Panther Party. Kiilu still hosts Freedom Is A Constant Struggle, which now appears as a TV program. -
“Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
KPFA weekly news program running from 1973-1976 featuring in-depth coverage of liberation struggles around the world. -
“The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon was a radio program broadcast on KPFA from 1971-1973. This news show focused on issues of national liberation, political prisoners, Vietnam and other major national and international topics.
Documents
10 Documents Found
![Nothing is More Precious Than: Vietnam Special](images/thumbnails//5262.jpg)
Date: 1/26/1974Call Number: NI 017Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special program marking the 1st anniversary the Paris Peace Accords, with interviews with recent visitors to Vietnam.
![Abba Eban - Moshe Dayan - Rabbi Joseph Glaser](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 154Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: NBCCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Meet the Press - Israeli Deputy Prime Minister on UN Security Council intervention, Arab guerilla groups, and borders two years after the Six-Day War.
General Moshe Dayan on roles of Russia and the US in Egypt and the greater Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Includes actuality with Israeli Chief of Staff Hein Wales on Russian and US involvement in the Middle East.
Rabbi Joseph Glaser asking listeners to organize and support efforts to save children in Biafra.
![Meet the Press with Colin Edwards - Panel on Middle East](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/9/1969Call Number: CE 155Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: NBCProgram: Meet the PressCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Background on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict on April 9.
A panel discussion follows on April 13 regarding possible steps toward peace in the Middle East.
![UN Debate on Middle East](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
From the emergency special session of the UN general assembly featuring a debate between Alexey Kosygin and Lyndon Johnson.
Includes recordings of other news broadcasts from anti-Vietnam war protest of Johnson speaking in LA - Reports of refugees crossing the Allenby Bridge into Jordan after Six-Day War - NBC Interview with Abba Eban on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict.
![Anti-Zionist Fire-Bombing](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/10/1973Call Number: CE 190Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ibrahim Tawasha, Palestinian refugee and director of the office for the Western Region of the Arab League describes having his grocery store fire-bombed by the Israeli Defense League.
![Clovis Maksoud](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/13/1972Call Number: CE 322Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Former Associate Editor of Al Akhram and former Arab League Ambassador to India on Egyptian inaction in the face of Israeli occupation in the Sinai Peninsula, why Egypt expelled the advisors from the USSR and Egypt's attempts at reconciliation.
King Hussein of Jordan and his collaboration with Israel in search of a "separate peace" - his persecution of Palestinian liberation organizations, trade unions, and progressive groups.
On Egypt's move to the right internally and in its political relationships with Libya and Sudan.
![Clovis Maksoud - News Items](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/13/1972Call Number: CE 323Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Former Associate Editor of Al Akhram and former Arab League Ambassador to India on Egyptian inaction in the face of Israeli occupation in the Sinai Peninsula, why Egypt expelled the advisors from the USSR and Egypt's attempts at reconciliation.
King Hussein of Jordan and his collaboration with Israel in search of a "separate peace" - his persecution of Palestinian liberation organizations, trade unions, and progressive groups.
On Egypt's move to the right internally and in its political relationships with Libya and Sudan.
![On Freedom's Side: Aaron Kramer, Viki Ann Diamond, Karl Finger, Joan Fishman](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: Vin 084Format: VinylProducers: Freneau RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
This album is a condensed recording of a live performance of Aaron Kramer reading his poetry accompanied by live music. Poem themes include protest against the suppression of freedom in America, poem about the Spanish American War and the general condition of the United States at the time.
![Real Heroes](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/25/1992Call Number: CE 665Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Two commentaries highlighting as real heroes military personnel who refused to engage in war crimes, from a German soldier in WW2 who was executed for refusing to take part in a firing squad against civilians, to the bombing of Egypt and Iraq/Persian Gulf, NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, attacks on Panama and Grenada, and other war crimes. Captain Yolanda Huet-Vaughn. M, was serving 2-and-a-half years for refusing to go to Persian Gulf war at the time of this commentary.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//9058.jpg)
Date: 1/25/1975Call Number: NI 055Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Show dedicated to the anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements. Connecting it to the struggles of Vietnam, Amilcar Cabral, and his success in helping Guinea Bissau gain its sovereignty. Show closes off with updates on Latin America focusing on Cuba and Puerto Rico.
10 Documents Found