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
![Nothing is More Precious Than](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/26/1974Call Number: NI 037Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special program to mark the anniversary of the July 26, 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, which sparked the Cuban Revolution.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/28/1974Call Number: NI 051Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Lincoln Bergman, Gayle MarkowProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special on Cuba including interview with Lincoln Bergman and Gayle Markow who both returned from Cuba in Fall 1974 as well as Nicolas Guillen poems, Cuban History, Jose Marti, report on Cuban health care, and other Cuba information.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than - Moncada Memorial](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/26/1974Call Number: NI 104AFormat: Cass AProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln Bergman, Nancy Barrett, Gayle MarkowProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Moncada memorial 1974 program.
![Mayday protests 1971](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/26/1974Call Number: NI 104BFormat: Cass BProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln Bergman, Nancy Barrett, Gayle MarkowProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Lincoln Bergman report from May protests in Washington DC 5/3/1971 on the largest mass arrest in US history as part of antiwar movement.
![Puerto Rico Independence special](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/27/1974Call Number: NI 107Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, CamomileProgram: Puerto Rico specialCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special documentary on Puerto Rican history/chronology and independence movement, broadcast on KPFA in the morning of the same day as major solidarity rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Summarizes 20th century history, women and struggle against forced sterilization. Patriotic songs interspersed.
![The Battle of Karameh](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Conscience of Israel: Zionism, Nazism, Apartheid, Imperialism](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![From Anschluss to Kibbutz](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 202Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.
![Israeli Occupation Woman of Palestine - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 203Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Ramonda Tawil who was arrested and incarcerated in an Israeli prison about the blockades and checkpoints that are applied only to Arabs (Christian and Muslim), not to Jews Being forced to vote in Israeli elections that don't recognize Palestine, and concentration camps for people living in Gaza. Also about Palestinian resistance and public protest.