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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

Israeli Pacifist 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.
Interview with Mohammed Yusef Sadiq Interview with Mohammed Yusef Sadiq
Date: 10/1/1971Call Number: CE 021Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Interview with Mohammed Yusef SadiqCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Mohammed Yusef Sadiq, Palestinian-Israeli playwright imprisoned for 2 years. Childhood, poor family. Analyzes impact of Zionism on school system. At University, wrote a play with Jewish friend on oppression in different parts of world. They performed it one time; he was arrested the next day (allegedly for crossing the border in Jordan, which was untrue). Held for two years. Detailed account.
Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1971 Short Version Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1971 Short Version
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 - 1971 Monsignor N J Sima'an - 1971
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 A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - 1969 & 1971 Part 1
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 A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - 1969 & 1971 Part 2
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 Monsignor N J Sima'an - Rabbi Dr. Elmer Berger
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 A Catholic Voice out of the Holy Land - Out-takes
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.
Palestine PDFLP - Part 1 Palestine PDFLP - Part 1
Date: 3/10/1971Call Number: CE 207Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Edwards explains the politics of various Palestinian resistance organizations, interviews two members of the Democratic Popular Front for Liberation in Palestine (PDFLP) about the unification of Palestinian resistance groups as well as the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinian people. Also an international message about anti-imperialism and solidarity with all national liberation groups.
Palestine PDFLP - Part 2 Palestine PDFLP - Part 2
Date: 3/10/1971Call Number: CE 208Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Edwards explains the politics of various Palestinian resistance organizations, interviews two members of the Democratic Popular Front for Liberation in Palestine (PDFLP) about the unification of Palestinian resistance groups as well as the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinian people. Also an international message about anti-imperialism and solidarity with all national liberation groups.