South African apartheid collection, 1961-1991 (inclusive), 1985-1988 (bulk).

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South African apartheid collection, 1961-1991 (inclusive), 1985-1988 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702121344

The collection documents the apartheid system in South Africa and the different stages of the liberation struggle which was instrumental in bringing about the decline of the system. The collection consists of printed material such as newsclippings, publications, reports, press releases, newsletters, pamphlets and newspapers of the South African government, parliamentary parties, non-parliamentary groups such as the African National Congress, and American and other foreign groups. Also included in the collection are posters which illustrate the inequities perpetrated by the South African government and the resulting resistance.

31.5 linear ft.

Yale University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8011608

Yale University Library

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