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
![A Chronology of the Events Occuring in the Lower Lobby, Between the Entrances to the Bear's Lair and the ASUC Bookstore, During the Afternoon of Wednesday, December 30, 1966](images/thumbnails//34154.jpg)
Basic chronology of events; list of strike's demands
![Cops on Campus STRIKE!](images/thumbnails//34155.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Announces student strike in response to nine students being arrested by the Alameda County Poice. Flyer also articulates the demands of the planned strike.
![VOTE TODAY](images/thumbnails//34157.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Flyer encouraging students voting in ASUC/student gov. elections
![Letter to Deans, Directors, Department Chairmen and Administrative Officers](images/thumbnails//34159.jpg)
Publisher: Office of the Chancellor UC BerkeleyDate: 12/7/1966Volume Number: 7-DecFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
New policy that states any faculty/staff participating in strikes or related efforts can and will be terminated from their jobs.
![AFT letter of support](images/thumbnails//34158.jpg)
Publisher: American Federation of TeachersFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Letter by AFT expressing support/solidarity with FSM
![U. C. Sit-In "On Scene Reports"](images/thumbnails//34160.jpg)
Date: 12/8/1966Volume Number: 8-DecFormat: CompilationCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
List of people who did and did not provide on scene reports
![Regents' letter of support](images/thumbnails//34161.jpg)
Publisher: UC RegentsDate: 12/6/1966Volume Number: 6-DecFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Letter by Regents expressing support of Chancellor Heyns' actions and all necessary action to preserve order on all campuses.
![Students and Faculty Defend Free Speech: Administration Retreat](images/thumbnails//34162.jpg)
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.
![Statement of Fred Best, First Vice President, ASUC](images/thumbnails//34163.jpg)
Publisher: Academic Senate UC BerkeleyDate: 12/1/1966Volume Number: 1-DecFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Statement clarifies previous statement on Naval recruitment table and its placement in the Student Union.