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
Action Women of Beirut
Call Number: CE 001Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Action Women of BeirutCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with North American women active in pro-Palestinian information organizations in Beirut, Lebanon. Conducted two years after June 1967 war. Eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem in 1967, Israeli army home looting, car theft, destruction of villages, mass assassinations, and reports from Israeli socialist organization on assassinations, mass graves, bodies floating in the Jordan River as a result of Israeli army repression. Mentions formation of “Americans for Justice in the Middle East,” which publishes a newsletter on Palestinian resistance and conditions in occupied territories to counter Zionist propaganda, an allied Arab Women’s organization the 5th of June Society, Institute for Palestine Studies, and Palestine Research Center (associated with PLO).
The Battle of Karameh
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 002Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: The Battle of KaramehCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary on battle between Palestinian guerrillas and Israeli forces at town of Karameh in Jordan on March 28, 1968, that established reputation of PLO as a fighting force and brought thousands of volunteers to its ranks. Includes accounts by two journalists. Produced in 1974.
Fall of Old Jerusalem
Date: 1/1/1973Call Number: CE 003Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Fall of Old JerusalemCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Documentary on events that led to 1967 Mideast war, especially the siege and occupation of Arab-populated Old Jerusalem by the Israeli forces. Includes accounts of French and US eyewitnesses.
Arafat at Damascus
Date: 10/28/1969Call Number: CE 004Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Arafat at DamascusCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Large-scale international press conference of Yasir Arafat. He is questioned for more than two hours by journalists from around the world. Recorded at Damascus University.
Correspondents with Arab Guerrillas
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 005Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Correspondents with Arab GuerrillasCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Two journalists, one British, one from US, describe their extensive experiences with and observations of diverse Palestinian liberation groups, as to organization, activities, leadership, political philosophy, and tactics.
Conscience of Israel: Zionism, Nazism, Apartheid, Imperialism
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 006Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Conscience of IsraelCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Noted Israeli human rights activist and scientist, Israel Shahak, talks with Colin Edwards about his life, early years in Warsaw Ghetto and Nazi concentration camps, then the experiences in Israel that led him to lead the Israeli League of Human and Civil Rights. Draws parallels between Zionism, Nazism, Apartheid, and Imperialism.
Ghassan Kanafani and the PFLP
Date: 1/1/1972Call Number: CE 007Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Ghassan Kanafani and the PFLPCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ghassan Kanafani, Palestinian poet and author, spokesman for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a Marxist-Leninist guerrilla force, and editor of its Al Hadaf journal is interviewed on the group's philosophy, goals, strategy, activities.
From Anschluss to Kibbutz
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 008Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: From Anschluss to KibbutzCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Mike Rubin, whose parents fled the Nazis to come to the US, who then served in US Army in WW 2, then with Palmach commandos of the Jewish agency in 1948 and 1949 in Palestine, then worked on kibbutz, in oil fields, and merchant marine in Israel, explains his disillusionment with and reasons for leaving Israel in 1967 when he returned to the US.
From the Zionist "Left"
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: CE 009Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: From the Zionist "Left"Collection: Colin Edwards Collection
In separate interviews, editor of Israeli journal "Outlook," who is also a leader of the Mapam party, and an independent commentator who in past was member of Zionist terrorist group, the Stern Gang, describe their views on Israel's policies and problems.
Israeli Pacifist
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: CE 010Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli PacifistCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Uri Davis, well known Israeli pacifist who refused military duties in occupied territories, discusses his reasons, the peace and civil rights movements, and his ideas for a solution for Palestinian issue.