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Gore Vidal interviewed by Kris Welch and Philip Maldari

Gore Vidal is an America novelist, playwright, and critic. He wrote a collection of essays called "The United States 1952-1992" which won the 1993 National Book Award. Maldari announces that Vidal will be the featured speaker at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley on February 14, 1994.

A woman's work : Linda Newland on sailing

On Monday May 24th, C.J. Thompson interviews Linda Newland on sailing. She speaks of the role of women in sailing and how she gradually learned the different job tasks on the boat. She has sailed the Pacific coast, competed in several races to Hawaii, and sailed single handed in a race to Japan. <br /> <br />A Woman's Work copyright for air.

Walter Mosley interviewed by Kris Welch

Kris Welch interviews Walter Mosley, an American novelist, at KPFA on November 7, 1997. Mosley is well-known for the historical mystery series, "Easy Rawlins". They discuss his new book, "Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned".

Sproul Hall sit-in and arrests

Disc 1: Students participating in sit-in begin by singing "Hatikva" and Zum Gali Gali" in celebration of Hanukkah. An unidentified speaker leads a discussion on what constitutes non-violence, strategies for non-violent action, and anticipation of police action. Students then sing "Mayim Mayim".

June Jordan: A tribute (Production reels)

Production reels from a tribute to the life of June Jordan (1939-2002) including excerpts from Democracy Now and from the February 20, 1999 tribute to her entitled "June Jordan: Affirmative acts / A celebration of the writing, teaching, and activism of June Jordan".

Rally after Greek Theater

Art Goldberg reports on the conference with Clark Kerr at the Greek Theater and the refusal to allow Mario Savio to speak. Savio gives a brief summary of the free speech issues. He commends the proposal which was read by Professor Hirsch [see AZ1393], but then lists the problems involved with the proposal.

Noon Rally, Sproul Hall immediately after Greek Theater

The recording begins with walkie-talkie sounds. Bettina Aptheker speaks on the event at the Greek Theater with President Kerr and Mario Savio. Professor Robert L. Baloof, chairman of Speech Deptartment, states his opinion on the Free Speech Movement and encourages students to not lose sight of substantial change in their deliberations.

Noon rally at Sproul Hall after Greek Theater meeting

Philosophy Professor Joseph Tussman addresses the crowd about the faculty's decision to suspend classes and their decision to create a chairman's proposal. He ends by saying, "I want to express directly my high appreciation for the moral quality and integrity of students who have been involved in this whole controversy." Following, Morris W.

University Students for Law and Order press conference, December 7, 1964.

University Students for Law and Order (USLO), and anti-Free Speech Movement group established two days prior, give a press conference, explaining who they are and reading their petition that states, "We, the undersigned responsible students of the University of California, interested primarily in obtaining an education, consider the disruptive tactics of the FSM to be totally unwarranted f

Noon rallies following Greek Theater, December 7, 1964

Tracks 1 & 2: University Students for Law and Order (USLO) rally; interview with Robert Dussault (see also AZ1390). Track 3: Unidentified faculty chair reporting on a meeting of departmental chairs (see also AZ1390). Track 4-Track 5: Bruce Hinsdale[sp?] reporting from outside the Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center.

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