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
![Mario Savio Speaks at Sproul Hall](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Format: mp3Collection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Mario Savio, one of the leaders of the Free Speech Movement (FSM) at UC Berkeley, from his famous speech just before the occupation of Sproul Hall.
![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
![Mario Savio birthday clip](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Format: mp3Collection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Mario Savio celebrated his birthday at home, having dinner and cake with friends.
This birthday party doubled as a victory party for Berkeley
![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.