South Africa collection 1990-2010 1992-1996

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South Africa collection 1990-2010 1992-1996

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.1559

The collection consists of printed material and memorabilia relating to current political, economic, and social conditions in South Africa. The majority of the material pertains to the African National Congress and the first democratic election of April 27, 1994.

32.75 linear feet (50 boxes)

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6351455

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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