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
Date: 11/29/1975Call Number: NI 090Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Dino Butler, Bob Robideau, James Eagle, and Leonard Peltier indicted in death of FBI agents. Alcatraz occupation anniversary tribute, with Richard Oakes, John Trudell. Shooting death of Richard Oakes. Tribute to Rosa Parks.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 10/26/1974Call Number: NI 044 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Programs opens with report on five explosions at banks in Manhattan and communique from FALN (Armed Forces of Puerto Rican Nationa Liberation) then the entire remainder of program is extended report on the Boston busing integration struggles, with much actuality and reporting from Boston by Dave Lampell of WLIB New York.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 12/14/1974Call Number: NI 049Format: 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
Opens with report on Walpole prison rebellion, San Quentin 6, Attica, and a Mohawk land occupation. The rest of the program is devoted to Boston schools integration/busing crisis with actuality from Boston rally and San Francisco solidarity rally.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 10/26/1974Call Number: NI 044 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program produced for rebroadcast-an extended report on the Boston busing-integration struggles, with much actuality and reporting from Boston by Dave Lampel of WLIB New York.
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
Basic chronology of events; list of strike's demands
Cops on Campus STRIKE!
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
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
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
Publisher: American Federation of TeachersFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Letter by AFT expressing support/solidarity with FSM