African National Congress Collection
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)
- Anti-apartheid movements Subject Source: Fast
- Clippings (information artifacts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Ephemera (general object genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Political parties Subject Source: Fast
- Political parties Subject Source: Fast
- Postcards Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Publications (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Race relations Subject Source: Fast
- South Africa (nation) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
- 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
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
