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
![Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1971 Short Version](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 179Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1969 Short Items](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/22/1969Call Number: CE 180Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1971](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 181Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - 1969 & 1971 Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 182Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Monsignor N J Sima'an, Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - 1969 & 1971 Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 183Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Monsignor N J Sima'an, Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![Monsignor N J Sima'an - Rabbi Dr. Elmer Berger](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 187Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Monsignor N J Sima'an, Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
Rabbi Berger, founder of the American Jewish Alternative to Zionism, explains how Zionist nationalism contradicts the basic moral precepts of Jewish tradition. Descriptions of the challenges organizing as an anti-Zionist Jew.
![A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - Out-takes](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 188Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Monsignor N J Sima'an, Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Church on the East Bank of Jordan describes conditions for churches in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Also about his presentation to the UN commission on human rights, Israeli demolition of the Syrian Catholic church, demolition of Church of White Fathers, situations for Palestinians in Bethlehem and Nazareth, mass forced exodus of Christians, the mass illegal settlement of Jews, de-Christianization of the Holy City, collective punishment with curfews, destruction of houses, confiscation of church properties, interference with church activities, invasion of schools. Also accounts of deportations, imprisonment, and torture. Includes prospects for peace and a message to Western Catholics.
![Comments on Shahak interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 341Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
References an interview with Israel Shahak on August 13, 1970 in which Shahak discusses the absurdity of the Israeli educational curriculum that indoctrinates Israeli children to believe in their superiority to non-Jews. The sentiment of Israeli superiority is also felt towards European and American Jews. Criticizes US Reform Rabbis for supporting ‘civil rights’ in the US while not really supporting the struggle for Black self determination and being racist towards Arabs in Israel.
![Reverend on Palestine](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 361Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Reverend speaking about religion at a Palestine refugee camp.
![Arab Architecture 1: Designing Mosques](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 368Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Architect who designed University of Jordan interviewed on Arab architecture as relates to mosques.