A Guide to the African National Congress Collection, undated, 1993-1999
Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Title
- A Guide to the African National Congress Collection
- Creator
- African National Congress
- Inclusive Dates
- undated, 1993-1999
- Extent
- 0.5 Linear Feet
- Abstract
- Established in 1912, the African National Congress was created to provide a political avenue for the struggle for equality of Blacks in South Africa. Working in exile from 1960 until 1990, members of the ANC established foreign offices to continue the political work necessary to end apartheid in South Africa. The governing party since 1994, the ANC has established its archives at the University of Fort Hare, an historically Black institution. In March 1999, the ANC and the University of Connecticut signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a partnership to foster training, assistance and cooperation.
- Call Number
- 1999.0022
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid Prepared By
- Archives & Special Collections Staff.
- Repository
- University of Connecticut Libraries 405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205 Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1205 archives@uconn.edu URL:
Preferred Citation
[Item description, #:#], African National Congress Collection. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries.
Access and Use
Acquisition Information
The ephemeral materials were donated by University faculty and staff. The microfilm was purchased from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open and available for research.
Preferred Citation
[Item description, #:#], African National Congress Collection. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- African National Congress
- African National Congress
Genre(s)
- Postcards
- Ephemera
- Publications
- Clippings (information artifacts).
Geographic Name(s)
- South Africa (nation)
Subject(s)
- Race relations
- Political parties
- Political parties
- Anti-apartheid movements
History
Established in 1912, the African National Congress was created to provide a political avenue for the struggle for equality of Blacks in South Africa. Working in exile from 1960 until 1990, members of the ANC established foreign offices to continue the political work necessary to end apartheid in South Africa. The governing party since 1994, the ANC has established its archives at the University of Fort Hare, an historically Black institution. In March 1999, the ANC and the University of Connecticut signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a partnership to foster training, assistance and cooperation.
Scope and Content
The collection contains publications, posters, and ephemeral materials collected by representatives of the University of Connecticut while in South Africa.
Related Materials
Separated Material
The following materials have been separated from the collection and cataloged:
Mandela, Nelson. Long Walk to Freedom. The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. Randburg, South Africa: Macdonald Purnell, 1994.
South Africa, the imprisoned society. International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa. Svensk (Swedish?) Text.
ANC/UConn singing & memorandum. Dodd Video 176/177 (PAL Dodd Video 178)
Collection Inventory
Series I: Collection, undated, 1993-1999 | ||||||||||||||||
Clippings, 1999
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Ephemera, undated
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Inside the ANC Archives, undated
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“A Legend for the Future”, 1998
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Mandela's 80th Birthday, 1998
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Maz'enethole! Exhibit Catalogue, 1997
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Memorandum of Understanding, 1999
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Nobel Peace Prize publication, 1993
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Postcards, undated
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="http://www.ufh.ac.za/">University of Fort Hare, 1998
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ANC flag (small), undated
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Robben Island Quarry Rock, undated
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Microfilm | ||||||||||||||||
A. B. Xuma Papers, ca. 1939-1949 General note7 rolls of microfilm | ||||||||||||||||
O.R. Tambo Papers, University of the Witwatersrand, undated General note19 rolls of microfilm | ||||||||||||||||