I’m a Friend of the Archives ($25 pledge)

Your $25 gift to the Pacifica Radio Archives shows that you’re concerned about the health and success of America’s largest community radio archive. With your friendship, you’ll receive email updates about our exciting discoveries and projects over the next year, and a special limited edition thank-you gift, while supplies last. Your donation will be used to help fund the preservation of our sound recordings, so that we may continue with important projects like the Campus Campaign.

Program Voucher ($75 pledge)

The Pacifica Radio Archives Program Voucher lets you select, at your leisure, any ONE of our 55,000 programs – which we ship to you as a high-quality compact disc recording. Multiple program vouchers can be combined for special box sets offered online or for items in the printed catalog sent with each voucher. The Program Voucher is ideal if you’d like more time to choose a specific recording, yet still want to support preservation work today. Program Voucher has no cash value.

Say It Loud: New Songs for Peace (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

78 minutes / one compact disc
A blend of original music and hip-hops beats set to historic voices from the Pacifica Radio Archives. Original music by d gomez and bulldog of Axtlan Underground. Features the spoken words of Maxine Water, Dennis Kucinich(D-OH), Muhammad Ali, Michael Moore, Gore Vidal, Tariq Ali, Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamer, Thich Nhat Hanh, Greg Palast, Lily Tomlin, Huey Newton, Dr. Helen Caldicott, Cesar Chavez, Delores Huerta, H. Rap Brown, Elijah Muhammad, Bayard Rustin, Rosa Parks, Paul Robeson, Jean- Bertrand Aristide, Malcom X, James Baldwin, Adriene Rich, Langston Hughes, Alice Walker, Che Guevara, John Coltrane, Wounded Knee, George Jackson, and Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Les Paul: Guitar Hero (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

61 minutes / one compact disc
KPFK Music Director Maggie LePique interviewed 93 year old Les Paul before his weekly performance at the Iridium Club in New York City on April 7th, 2008. On a chilly Monday afternoon before his first set, Les Paul was in great form… what started out as a friendly conversation becomes a whirlwind overview of this legendary guitar player and inventor. From his early hard body electric guitar invention to the Les Pulverizer to his first ever multi-track recording to his blistering guitar technique, Les Paul is the original Guitar Hero.

An original program produced by the Pacifica Radio Archives.

From the Vault: Civil Rights (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
The Pacifica Radio Archive holds a nationally recognized collection of tapes on the Civil Rights Movement, some of which have been used for decades in schools and libraries around the world. Before, during, and after the height of the civil rights movement, Pacifica reporters and producers created an incredible recorded history of exceptional depth and diversity. This From the Vault collection includes the voices of those who struggled on behalf of African-Americans for voting rights, education rights, employment rights, and desegregation… these recordings project their dreams and demands for the political, social, and economic restructuring of America. Among the many featured are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dorothy Dandridge, Ralph Abernathy, James Baldwin, and Cesar Chavez. See the contents.

From the Vault: United States History (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
Pacifica Radio has been reporting on the events that have defined the history of United States for the past 60 years. From war to art, from earth to government, Pacifica’s ideals ring true with its courageous and unique account of the world’s events, as evidenced in these recordings from featured From the Vault episodes. We’ll hear about major events and from people from all walks of life that have effected change in the United States, like George Carlin, Rachel Carson, Ralph Nader, Gore Vidal, Upton Sinclair, Betty Freidan, Mario Savio, Langston Hughes, Angela Davis, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and those joining together in protest. See the contents

From the Vault: Arts & Literature (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
Pacifica Radio reigns supreme as the leader in broadcasting the most important and controversial music, spoken word, and commentary. For 60 years, some of the greatest American artists that ever lived sat in Pacifica studios across the country, and played, performed, and recounted their experiences in a way that only Pacifica Radio dared broadcast. From this wealth of material, we have compiled some of the most insightful and controversial material that exemplifies Pacifica’s mission to deliver programming free from censorship and commercial influence. Through these From the Vault episodes, we’ll explore the lives and work of creative giants like Allen Ginsberg, Pauline Kael, Henry Miller, Jim Morrison, John and Alice Coltrane, Betty Davis, Ruth Gordon, Shelley Winters, Kurt Vonnegut, Woody Guthrie, Jean Renoir, and Alfred Hitchcock. See the contents

From the Vault: 1968 – 40th Anniversary (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
1968 was a pivotal year in United States history – a year in which a radical wave crashed across the globe, changing the world and its people politically, socially, and culturally. Wars, marches, elections, assassinations, human rights, civil rights, women’s rights, the explosion of consciousness and creativity… no event took place in isolation; the Vietnam War ducked and wove through 1968, depositing destruction and igniting defiance against injustice; students worldwide took to the streets to not only speak out against social ills in their own land – but also in support of their international brethren; civil rights campaigners spoke in unity about the need for equal rights and respect; and a new battle – the war of words – is penned amidst the tide of change brought to artists struggling to comprehend and express the social and political upheaval surrounding them. These From the Vault episodes prove Pacifica Radio was there to capture it all… See the contents

From the Vault: Women's Studies (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
Women and men have always stood equal at Pacifica Radio, and that balance is reflected in the creative quality and quantity of women’s programming over the history of the network. From broad issues to specific issues concerning women, Pacifica has let those wishing to speak on the subject to do so without restriction – and from those conversations have evolved a heightened sense of purpose and pride among men and women alike. Exciting, evolving energies are beautifully manifested in the thousands of recordings in our collection that have been created and produced by dedicated women over the years. This diverse From the Vault collection includes recordings of Margaret Mead, Emma Goldman, June Jordan, Helen Caldicott, Marianne Moore, Anne Sexton, Anais Nin, Maya Angelou, Molly Ivins, Dolores Huerta, Rachel Carson, Vandana Shiva, Arundhati Roy, Wangari Maathai, Sabino Virgo, Bella Abzug, and more. See the contents

From the Vault: Environment (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
Pacifica Radio has always given an uncensored voice to those who speak up for in defense of Mother Earth, long before then-radical ideals and philosophies began their ascent to the cultural phenomenon now known as the ‘green’ movement. When prices were low and resources plentiful, before congress had passed legislation like Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, environmentalists, scientists and activists flocked to Pacifica’s airwaves with purpose. Thanks to the only national media system that would give them a voice, these planet pioneers were able to publicly warn of pending climate change, predict energy shortages, and offer innovative solutions – fringe ideas back in the day, now taken for granted as truth. Pacifica was there when Earth needed it most. In these episodes of From the Vault, we’ll hear from Rachel Carson, Ralph Nader, Helen Caldicott, Jacque Cousteau, Chee Yoke Ling, and Barry Commoner, and many more. See the contents

The Malcolm X Collection (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

8 hours / one mp3 disc
Malcolm X was one of the most controversial public figures in the last fifty years of United States social and political history. Pacifica Radio Archives’ world-renowned Malcolm X collection is digitized from original masters of rare speeches, interviews, and debates held safe within our refrigerated media vault. Following his death in 1965, Pacifica Radio continued to memorialize Malcolm X through the discussions and interpretations of his close friends and colleagues, and through documentaries that examine Malcolm X’s historical significance in America. This collection is the very best of Malcolm X in his own voice, and also the voices of those who knew him well like James Baldwin, Leverne McCummins, and John Henrik Clarke, and his students. See the contents

Noam Chomsky Celebration (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
We celebrate the 80th birthday of this venerable M.I.T. professor, author, and philosopher by presenting the very finest Noam Chomsky recordings from the Pacifica Radio Archives. Since the late 1960’s, Chomsky has been a fixture on Pacifica’s airwaves, challenging listeners to explore their perceptions of the United States not only around the world, but also within its borders. These recordings demonstrate Chomsky’s gift to speak with clarity and eloquence, as we trace his evolution over forty years of Pacifica Radio broadcasts. See the contents

Studs Terkel: The Spoken Century (MP3 FORMAT) ($75 pledge)

10 hours / one mp3 disc
A newly compiled Pacifica Radio Archives tribute to the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host, and activist Studs Terkel, containing previously unreleased material. See the contents

From the Vault: Campus Campaign 3-Subject Set (MP3 FORMAT) ($125 pledge)

30 hours / three mp3 discs
An exploration of three subjects within the Campus Campaign series: Civil Rights, History, and Arts & Entertainment. This set contains thirty one-hour hour From the Vault episodes selected by Pacifica Archives collaborators and advisors, presented in mp3 format on three discs.

• From the Vault: Civil Rights
• From the Vault: United States History
• From the Vault: Arts and Literature

From the Vault: Campus Campaign 3-Subject Set (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($125 pledge)

3 hours / three compact discs
An exploration of three subjects within the Campus Campaign series: Civil Rights, History, and Arts & Entertainment. This set contains six half-hour From the Vault episodes selected by Pacifica Archives collaborators and advisors, presented in traditional format on three compact discs.

From the Vault: Campus Campaign 9-Subject Set (MP3 FORMAT) ($200 pledge)

90 hours / nine mp3 discs
An exploration of nine subjects within the Campus Campaign series: Civil Rights, History, Arts & Literature, The Year 1968, Women’s Studies, The Environment, Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, and Studs Terkel. This set contains ninety one-hour hour From the Vault episodes selected by Pacifica Archives collaborators and advisors, presented in mp3 format on nine discs.

• From the Vault: Civil Rights
• From the Vault: United States History
• From the Vault: Arts and Literature
• From the Vault: 1968 - 40th Anniversary
• From the Vault: Women's Studies
• From the Vault: Environment
• From the Vault: Malcolm X
• Noam Chomsky Celebration
• Studs Terkel: The Spoken Century

From the Vault: Campus Campaign 9-Subject Set (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($200 pledge)

9 hours / nine compact discs
An exploration of nine subjects within the Campus Campaign series: Civil Rights, History, Arts & Literature, The Year 1968, Women’s Studies, The Environment, Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, and Studs Terkel. This set contains ninety one-hour hour From the Vault episodes selected by Pacifica Archives collaborators and advisors, presented in mp3 format on nine discs.

From the Vault: The Complete Series (MP3 FORMAT) ($300 pledge)

125+ episodes / fifteen mp3 discs
From the Vault is our weekly flagship program that explores the diversity of sound within the vault of America's largest public radio archive. Programs are created by restoring and remixing original audio recordings chosen from over 50,000 tapes in our library. This set contains more than 125 one-hour From the Vault episodes presented in mp3 format on fifteen discs. See the contents

From the Vault: The Complete Series (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($300 pledge)

From the Vault is our weekly flagship program that explores the diversity of sound within the vault of America's largest public radio archive. Programs are created by restoring and remixing original audio recordings chosen from over 50,000 tapes in our library. This set contains thirty half-hour From the Vault episodes selected by Pacifica Archives collaborators and advisors, presented traditional format on fifteen compact discs.

The Alan Watts Library Edition Box Set (REGULAR CD FORMAT) ($1,000 pledge)

31 hours / 56 compacts discs
Presented in a beautiful locking media vault, this Alan Watts Library Edition Box Set includes every Alan Watts recording in the Pacifica Radio Archives collection, including the Way Beyond the West series and the famed Philosophy: East and West series, as well as special tributes produced after his death. This set is presented in traditional format on fifty-six compact discs. See the contents.

Pacifica Radio Archives Library Edition (REGULAR CD + MP3 FORMAT) ($5,000 pledge)

250+ hours / 125+ discs
Handsomely packaged in sturdy locking media vault, this special thank-you gift is a thorough exploration of all aspects of the historic audio collection known as the Pacifica Radio Archives. The journey begins with over 135 episodes of From the Vault, and then delves into fantastic collections from years past, like the 'Arts & Literature Deluxe Box Set' and 'Save Our Planet Deluxe Box Set', 'The Ralph Nader Collection Box Set', 'Best of Democracy Now! Box Set', 'War, Peace and Pacifica Box Set', 'The Angela Davis Collection Box Set', 'The Edward Said Collection Box Set', 'The Malcolm X Collection Box Set', 'Pacifica Causes Box Set', ‘Civil Liberties Pack Box Set', 'Conspiracies & Controversies Box Set', 'The June Jordan Collection Box Set', 'The Vital Gore Vidal Collection Box Set', 'Hiroshima: A Play by John Hershey', 'Chomsky - Said - Zinn Box Set, and the 'Jazz/Blues Explosion'- and more. Customization is available – let us know what your interests are!