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African National Congress Collection
Summary Information
- Repository:
- Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
- Creator:
- African National Congress
- Title:
- A Guide to the African National Congress Collection
- ID:
- 1999.0022
- Date [inclusive]:
- undated, 1993-1999
- Physical Description:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
- Language of the Material:
- English
- 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.
Preferred Citation
[Item description, #:#], African National Congress Collection. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries.
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.
Administrative Information
Publication Statement
Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
University of Connecticut Libraries405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1205archives@uconn.eduURL: http://doddcenter.uconn.edu/asc/
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.
Acquisition Information
The ephemeral materials were donated by University faculty and staff. The microfilm was purchased from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Related Materials
Separated Material
The following materials have been separated from the collection and cataloged:
Mandela, Nelson. Long Walk to Freedom. The Autobiography ofNelson 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)
Controlled Access Headings
- Postcards
- Ephemera
- Publications
- Race relations
- Political parties
- Clippings (information artifacts).
- Political parties
- Anti-apartheid movements
- South Africa (nation)
- African National Congress
- African National Congress
Collection Inventory
Series I: Collection,, undated, 1993-1999 | |||
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Title/Description | Instances | ||
Clippings,, 1999 | |||
box 1: | folder 1 | ||
Ephemera,, undated | |||
box 1: | folder 2 | ||
Inside the ANC Archives,, undated | |||
box 1: | folder 3 | ||
“A Legend for the Future”,, 1998 | |||
box 1: | folder 4 | ||
Mandela's 80th Birthday,, 1998 | |||
box 1: | folder 5 | ||
Maz'enethole! Exhibit Catalogue,, 1997 | |||
box 1: | folder 6 | ||
Memorandum of Understanding,, 1999 | |||
box 1: | folder 7 | ||
Nobel Peace Prize publication,, 1993 | |||
box 1: | folder 8 | ||
Postcards,, undated | |||
box 1: | folder 9 | ||
="http://www.ufh.ac.za/">University of Fort Hare,, 1998 | |||
box 1: | folder 10 | ||
ANC flag (small),, undated | |||
box 1: | folder 11 | ||
Robben Island Quarry Rock,, undated | |||
box 1: | folder 12 | ||
Microfilm | |||
Title/Description | Instances | ||
A. B. Xuma Papers,, ca. 1939-1949General note7 rolls of microfilm | |||
O.R. Tambo Papers, University of the Witwatersrand,, undatedGeneral note19 rolls of microfilm | |||