Namibia Files, 1964-1965, 1971-1988.

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Namibia Files, 1964-1965, 1971-1988.

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The Office on World Community subject files (1964-1965, 1971- 1988) contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, statements, resolutions, publications, news releases, and news clippings regarding the Office's involvement in working for Namibian independence and against the apartheid system in South Africa. Topics of interest relate to human rights violations in South Africa and specifically Namibia; staff and other organizations' visitations to South Africa; consultations and conferences regarding South African apartheid; assistance to the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO); U.S. divestment from South Africa; United. Nations' (U.N.) actions and involvement in Namibia; and work with and assistance to other U.S. and international organizations against apartheid. Files were maintained by Office on World Community Directors Edward C. May (1973-1984) and Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr. (1985-1987).

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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