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Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
A Guide to the African National Congress Collection
African National Congress
1999.0022
0.5 Linear Feet
undated, 1993-1999
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.
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.
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)
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.
Preferred Citation
[Item description, #:#], African National Congress Collection. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries.
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.
Postcards
Ephemera
Publications
Race relations
Political parties
Clippings (information artifacts).
Political parties
Anti-apartheid movements
South Africa (nation)
African National Congress
African National Congress
Series I: Collection,undated, 1993-1999Clippings,19991:1Ephemera,undated1:2Inside the ANC Archives,undated1:3“A Legend for the Future”,19981:4Mandela's 80th Birthday,19981:5Maz'enethole! Exhibit Catalogue,19971:6Memorandum of Understanding,19991:7Nobel Peace Prize publication,19931:8Postcards,undated1:9="http://www.ufh.ac.za/">University of Fort Hare,19981:10ANC flag (small),undated1:11Robben Island Quarry Rock,undated1:12MicrofilmA. B. Xuma Papers,ca. 1939-1949General note7 rolls of microfilm
O.R. Tambo Papers, University of the Witwatersrand,undatedGeneral note19 rolls of microfilm