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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

Documents

Black Panther Press Conference & Rally Black Panther Press Conference & Rally
Date: 4/12/1968Call Number: CE 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Conference followed the funeral of Bobby Hutton, 17-year old treasurer of the Black Panther Party, unarmed and slain by Oakland Police April 6, 1968. Also includes Peace and Freedom Party Rally after the funeral. Speakers include actor Marlon Brando, Panthers Bobby Seale, Kathleen Cleaver and George Murray, Kenneth Denmon and Bob Avakian (P&F), James Forman of SNCC, Louella Cleaver (Eldridge Cleaver's sister - Eldridge and Warren Wells were shot and wounded in the same police attack).
Black Panther Party Issues Black Panther Party Issues
Date: 4/22/1968Call Number: CE 048Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Charles Garry on hearing demanding dismissal of charges against Bobby and Artie Seale; Interview with Artie Seale; Charles Garry on Eldridge Cleaver and 6 other Panthers facing assault and intent to commit murder charges stemming from police murder of Bobby Hutton; Interview with Kathleen Cleaver about Eldridge's treatment in jail.
Free Huey Newton Demonstration Free Huey Newton Demonstration
Date: 1/16/1968Call Number: CE 122Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with activists and also Bobby Seale speaks. Interview with Eldridge Cleaver about police brutality in all communities and the need to mobilize to free Huey.
The Palestinian Revolution - Part 1 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 1
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 239Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
The Palestinian Revolution - Part 2 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 2
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 240Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
The Palestinian Revolution - Part 3 The Palestinian Revolution - Part 3
Date: 4/1/1970Call Number: CE 241Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Palestinian RevolutionCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An introduction to the history of Zionism in Palestine. Interviews with officials from Palestinian revolutionary organizations about relations among their organizations their goals, philosophies, and political, social, and military activities.
Lebanon's Civil War - Part 1 Lebanon's Civil War - Part 1
Date: 9/1/1976Call Number: CE 313Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Lebanon's Civil WarCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
How the conflict is not Christian versus Muslim and the socioeconomic factors behind the war. On Syrian President Assad's decision to invade Lebanon and repress the PLO and Lebanese leftist groups in support of the militant right-wing extremists. Interview with Said Hamami, PLO representative in London, on PLO setbacks in Lebanon and the prospect of an independent rightist 'Christian state' in Lebanon. Includes descriptions of rightist militias indiscriminately killing Muslims at military checkpoints.
Lebanon's Civil War - Part 2 Lebanon's Civil War - Part 2
Date: 9/1/1976Call Number: CE 314Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Lebanon's Civil WarCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Said Hamami on Israel's role in the Lebanese conflict, the Palestinian presence as a factor, PLO acceptance of a Palestinian mini-state, and the PLO's relations with Egypt.
Lebanon's Civil War - Part 3 Lebanon's Civil War - Part 3
Date: 9/1/1976Call Number: CE 315Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Lebanon's Civil WarCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Said Hamami and Zuhair Mohsen on the dilemma between as-Sa'iqa and the Palestinian Liberation Army. Said Hamami on Syrian President's Assad's motives to invade Lebanon and how the conflict is not one that is strictly Muslim versus Christian.
Lebanon's Civil War - Revised Version Lebanon's Civil War - Revised Version
Date: 9/1/1976Call Number: CE 316Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Lebanon's Civil WarCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Commentaries by Colin Edwards on the conflict in Lebanon, its socioeconomic factors, and how it is not just Muslim versus Christian. Also on Syrian President Assad's decision to invade Lebanon to repress the PLO and other Leftist groups in support of the rightist extremists.