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
6 Documents Found
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//2518.jpg)
Date: 4/27/1974Call Number: NI 023Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Mark Schwartz, Nancy Barrett, Susan MatrossProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
First half of program updates prison movement, a women’s union conference in San Francisco, prison movement, AIM, and SLA. The second half of the program featured the second half of “The Incredible Rocky.”
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5280.jpg)
Date: 4/20/1974Call Number: NI 025Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Mark Schwartz, Susan MatrossProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Updates on a number of trials, including NY 5, Tombs attempted escape, California prisons, women's section of program.
![Nothing is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5295.jpg)
Date: 9/7/1974Call Number: NI 038Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, with Mark Schwartz, Nancy Kurshan, and Mark LeneelProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
First program after KPFA strike. Opens with Ho Chi Minh speaking in English, roundup of news from Vietnam, Inez Garcia case with actuality of her speaking, prison movement with George Jackson actuality, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and Africa, with actuality of Amilcar Cabral.
![Nothing is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5334.jpg)
Date: 3/1/1975Call Number: NI 062Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Lincoln Bergman, Mark Schwartz, Kathy StreemProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Strong theme of women's liberation, with related news including case of Jaonne Little, plans for International Women's Day events, case of doctor charged in legal abortion. Also United Farmworkers, antiwar demonstration at White House, prison and related reports, including Martin Sostre case, and a Native American electronic factory occupation, with comments of John Trudell.
![Nothing Is More Precious Than](images/thumbnails//5367.jpg)
Date: 10/25/1975Call Number: NI 085Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mark Schwartz, CamomileProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opens with wide swathe of international news, starting with Franco close to death in Spain, then Africa, Asia, Latin America, Puerto Rico. Then stories on San Quentin 6, prison song by Camomile, South Dakota American Indian Movement and New York City demonstration against closing of senior centers.
![Real Dragon](images/thumbnails//1920.jpg)
Date: 2/17/1973Call Number: RD 031Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon program Vietnam, international movements, US economy
6 Documents Found