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
![Yugoslavia: The Cultural Structure, Drama, Literature](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1964Call Number: CE 020Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Yugoslavia: The Cultural Structure, Drama, LiteratureCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Leading Yugoslav writer and critic discusses history of literature and theater there, trends in music, and rich poetic tradition and present-day poetry.
![Scottish Border Ballads](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 029Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Scottish Border BalladsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Scottish actor John Laurie reads 14 ballads associated with English-Scottish border country, important in development of poetic form, dramatic characterization, and storytelling in the English language.
![Robert Burns Poetry](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 030Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Robert Burns PoetryCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Scottish actor John Laurie reads from the works of Robert Burns.
![The Negro Writer in America -- Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 092Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Negro Writer in AmericaCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary for "Project 95" of Canadian Broadcasting with actuality from the Negro Writers Congress in Asilomar, California on more general topic of race relations in US. Includes speeches, interviews, conversations and exchanges with audience.
![The Negro Writer in America -- Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 093Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Negro Writer in AmericaCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary for "Project 95" of Canadian Broadcasting with actuality from the Negro Writers Congress in Asilomar, California on more general topic of race relations in US. Includes speeches, interviews, conversations and exchanges with audience.
![Goronw Davies Interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/16/1971Call Number: CE 495Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Tape overlaps with CE 494.
Davies, Chairman of the Welsh Language Society. Raised in nationalist tradition, and attended Welsh grammar schools. Topics include: Education, English migrants not assimilating to Welsh culture, community life in Wales before the English, Welsh economy and English influence, moral duty of English government to preserve Welsh language, agricultural employment decrease, Welsh nationalist, language and conceptions, his personal influence, University subsidies, and the charges brought against him.
Additional topics include: Welsh poetry and literature, and how any good Welshman should not join the police force.
![Goronw Davies Interview; Menna Elfyn Interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/16/1971Call Number: CE 496Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Last segment of Davies interview: Davies, Chairman of the Welsh Language Society. Raised in nationalist tradition, and attended Welsh grammar schools. Topics include: Education, English migrants not assimilating to Welsh culture, community life in Wales before the English, Welsh economy and English influence, moral duty of English government to preserve Welsh language, agricultural employment decrease, Welsh nationalist, language and conceptions, his personal influence, University subsidies, charges brought against him, Welsh poetry and literature, and how any good Welshman should not join the police force, Welsh Language Society's court disruptions/demonstrations, public reception of Welsh Language Society, women's participation in Society, and his philosophy on language.
Menna Elfyn: Member of Welsh Nationalist Party. Speaks of her experience being imprisoned and explains that she is not an outlaw, but trying to display why certain laws are wrong.
![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.
![Wales Poem and Middle East Inserts](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/6/1973Call Number: CE 548Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Wales Poem and Mideast InsertsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Poem on Wales followed by excerpts of longer interview with Mike Rubin, US citizen who spent time in Israel but returned to US disillusioned.
![Ho Chi Minh poetry](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/5/1976Call Number: NI 105Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Series of short excerpts from Ho Chi Minh's Prison Diary from a 1976 Vietnam program, read by Lincoln Bergman and Claude Marks.