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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

South Africa/Chris Hani South Africa/Chris Hani
Date: 4/28/1991Call Number: KN 008Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Kiilu NyashaProgram: Chris HaniCollection: Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Press conference in SF with Chris Hani of the ANC
Real Dragon Real Dragon
Date: 10/7/1971Call Number: RD 006Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
One-on-one interview with Ernesto "Che" Guevara from 1964. During the interview, Che speaks about some necessary elements for the seizure of power for revolution. He reveals that each movement depends on the people and cannot be an imitation of another movement such as the one that took place in Cuba. He uses the case of Puerto Rico as an example and also feels that in order for a revolution of the people to happen in the U.S- the considerations would be much more complex and need to take on a character of its own.
Black Writers - Horace Cayton, LeRoi Jones, and Ossie Davis Black Writers - Horace Cayton, LeRoi Jones, and Ossie Davis
Date: 1/1/1967Call Number: CE 124Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with Horace Cayton, LeRoi Jones, and Ossie Davis discussing the conditions of Blacks in relation to white power, liberalism, socialism and war. Also distinction between violent and nonviolent approaches to organizing, and the impact of Black writers on social movements.
Political Infighting in the Arab Countries Political Infighting in the Arab Countries
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: CE 280Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Professor George Weightman discusses social progress, land reforms, and educational opportunities in Egypt. The instability of the Lebanese government, how feudalism and religious sectarianism prevent class solidarity. Also on the Ba'athist party and their presence in Lebanon and the Nazi-backed National Socialist Party in Syria.
The Only Solution; Another Revolution: The Fatima Mansion The Only Solution; Another Revolution: The Fatima Mansion
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: Vin 076Format: VinylProducers: Radioactive RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
This two song record starts with "Blues for Ceausescu", which a sarcastic lyrics about democracy and diversion of rich and power. "Chemical Gosh" lyrics discuss drugs and division of rich and poor.
Break the Chains: Prairie Fire Break the Chains: Prairie Fire
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 083Format: VinylProducers: One Spark MusicCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
For the US bicentennial Mat Callahan and Yvonne Moore composed revolutionary songs for the working class. Songs like "Let's Get 'em off Our Backs (200 Years is Long Enough)" speak about the unfair and unjust ways the American labor forces is treated and paid. Themes include the fight for unions and the stark contrast between the upper class and the working class.
Colin Edwards Commentaries Colin Edwards Commentaries
Call Number: CE 632Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Recorded between October 17th and November 14th, 1990. 1. The Hizb Ba’ath- October 17, 1990: Segment details the historical development of the Middle Eastern regional political party; European influence on the party’s politics, the importance of Arab nationalism in the party’s development and the party’s successful rise to power with Saddam Hussein in Iraq in 1968. 2. Richard Nagel Interview on Kuwait money transfers and Saudi Fears- October 24, 1990: Segment details how the government of Kuwait transferred many of their investments overseas before invasion by Iraqis. Some people believe that this proves they knew about the Iraqi invasion before it occurred. Also examines how the Saudi’s feel about recent regional developments. 3. Socialized Medicine- October 31, 1990: Segment focuses on a comparison of US and Canadian/British health services. Talks about rights of doctors, costs, rights of patients, etc. 4. Multi-National Force in Middle East: A Confession of Objectives in the Gulf- November 7, 1990: The various countries involved in the force and their strategies and motivations for involvement. 5. South Asian Maids in Kuwait- November 14, 1990: A report on British public opinion in regard to war in the Middle East, with a focus on British newspapers. Also a segment on Southeast Asian maids in Kuwait, their mistreatment and restriction of movement.
Behind the Battle of Berkeley: The Mind of Clark Kerr Behind the Battle of Berkeley: The Mind of Clark Kerr
Author: Hal DraperPublisher: Independent Socialist ClubDate: 10/4/1964Volume Number: 4-OctFormat: PamphletCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Pamphlet on Clark Kerr, his view of the university factory and the new slavery.
Students and Faculty Defend Free Speech: Administration Retreat Students and Faculty Defend Free Speech: Administration Retreat
Publisher: Independent Socialist ClubDate: 11/14/1966Volume Number: 14-NovFormat: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Update on free speech activism, David Friedman case, Dave McCullough case, and campus rallies.
No Confidence No Confidence
Publisher: Independent Socialist ClubFormat: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Graphic depicting cop beating a student/young man. The text on the back advocates vote of no confidence on Chancellor Heyns.