A Guide to the African National Congress Collection

Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries

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.

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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.

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Scope and Content

The collection contains publications, posters, and ephemeral materials collected by representatives of the University of Connecticut while in South Africa.

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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.

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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)

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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

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Collection Inventory

Series I: Collection,, undated, 1993-1999

Title/DescriptionInstances
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

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Microfilm

Title/DescriptionInstances

A. B. Xuma Papers,, ca. 1939-1949

General note

7 rolls of microfilm

O.R. Tambo Papers, University of the Witwatersrand,, undated

General note

19 rolls of microfilm

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