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
![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
![MORE STRIKE](images/thumbnails//34165.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
List of strike-related events and activities
![No Confidence](images/thumbnails//34169.jpg)
Graphic depicting cop beating a student/young man. The text on the back advocates vote of no confidence on Chancellor Heyns.
![Our Traditional Liberties](images/thumbnails//34173.jpg)
Publisher: American Federation of TeachersFormat: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Flyer articulating AFT's rationale and support for student strike
![Attention Cal Students:Can we afford to sit this one out?](images/thumbnails//34174.jpg)
Format: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Flyer contrasting Reagan's anti-eduation sentiments and Brown's pro-education measures; advocates helping Brown's campaign to help protect public education.