Jackson, George, 1941-1971

  • Soledad brother / produced by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

    On George Jackson and the Soledad Brothers case; also an interview with his mother, Mrs. George Jackson the day after Jackson was killed in prison.

  • San Quentin press conference

    This recording begins with the reporter narrating the scene at San Quentin prison, such as bodies being carried out and the reporters undergoing body searches before entering. The majority of the recording is Associate Warden James Park’s statement to the press concerning the death of George Jackson, and Parks answering questions from reporters. When asked…

  • Mrs. Georgia Jackson

    George Jackson’s mother speaks out about the killing of her son on August 22, 1971, the day after his death, and the lack of response from authorities at the prison where he was shot. This press conference at the Soledad Brothers Defense Committee was broadcast live. Questions are also asked of members of the Defense…

  • Marin district attorney Bruce Bales

    Marin District Attorney Bruce Bales makes a public statement regarding the charges brought against Stephen Bingham in connection with the death of George Jackson at a press conference held on August 31, 1971. Bales charged Bingham on five counts of murder, including three officers and two inmates. [Bingham fled the United States, then returned and…

  • Report on the death of George Jackson.

    Report on the controversial death of San Quentin inmate George Jackson. Includes actuality of James Park, Lewis Nelson, Raymond Procunier, Mrs. Georgia Jackson, John Thorne,and Floyd Silliman.

  • Report on the deaths at San Quentin

    This is a report on the death of George Jackson at the San Quentin prison, starting with an interview with a former San Quentin guard, conducted by Patrick Mayers of KPFA and David Stevens, an independent Black journalist. Following this interview are actualities from San Quentin on August 26th, the first day after the incident…

  • Report on the deaths at San Quentin : 21 August, 1971.

    A report on the events from August 27, 1971 through August 31, 1971 related to the death of George Jackson in San Quentin prison. Included are a press conference with Aaron Reid, representing California State Employees’ Association and State Director of Corrections Raymond Procunier regarding plans for additional security staffing and programming changes in the…

  • The Men / produced by David Stevens. (Episode 1 of 4)

    Documentary and interviews about the slaying of prison guard John Mills at Soledad Correctional Training Facility, January 16 1970; interviewed are: Doris Maxwell, Inez Williams, Georgia? Jackson, (Black Panther member?) , L Floyd Silliman, Richard Silver and Fay Stender.

  • The Case of Steve Bingham / moderated by Larry Bensky.

    Panel discussion of prisoner movement activists, lawyers, and Bingham supporters discuss the significance of Steve Bingham’s trial about allegedly smuggling a gun to George Jackson at San Quentin on 21 August 1971. At that time Bingham was George Jackson’s attorney.

  • Not to mourn for George Jackson, but to continue where he left off / Georgia Jackson ; interviewed by Karen Wald.

    George Jackson’s mother discusses her open letter concerning her son’s death in San Quentin, his movement for prisoners rights, and the need to continue the struggle.