Skip to main content

African National Congress Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-0022

Scope and Content

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

Dates

  • undated, 1993-1999

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

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.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

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.

Acquisition Information

The ephemeral materials were donated by University faculty and staff. The microfilm was purchased from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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)

Title
African National Congress Collection
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
1999 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

Contact:
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524