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Title: Oral history interview with Thembeki Solomon Somdaka [Part 1 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects--South Africa, Apartheid--South Africa, Alcohol--Government policy--South Africa
Description: This project spans three sub-collections. This case study in Langa in the Western Cape examines the socio-political environment and racial/gender discrimination with regards to alcohol under apartheid policies. Themes include: African traditional beer (umqombothi), anti-government protests, discriminatory laws, the Eastern Cape, government beer halls, government policy with respect to alcohol, hostels, housing, migrant labour, racialised spaces, the 1976 riots, shebeens (a bar, predominately in the townships where alcohol is sold) and the smuggling of alcohol by residents., Pin7.14a.mp3: Part 1 of 2 ; 31:09 min. ; interview 14 of 16
Identifier: islandora:22565

Title: Oral history interview with Mr G. De Jong [Part 1 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--South Africa--Interviews, World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, South African
Description: This sub-collection centres on the diverse war experiences of the interviewees, mainly in in North Africa, Italy and South Africa. It contains information about prisoner of war experiences in Italy and Germany and repatriation through the Port of Odessa in 1945. Themes include: 1948 elections in South Africa, desert warfare at El Alamain, entry into the armed forces, family background, war experiences in Mogadishu and Normandy, post-war politics in South Africa, the psychological effects of war, schooling; war and women's employment in the armed forces., Pin5.05a.mp3: Part 1 of 2 ; 31:54 min. ; interview 5 of 19
Identifier: islandora:24991

Title: Oral history interview with Essop Pahad [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Political activists-- South Africa--Interviews, Government, Resistance to--South Africa, Pahad, Essop
Description: This is a series of unrelated interviews from the period 1985-1990 with people involved in different spheres of political life in Africa, with particular reference to the politics of South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia and the Congo. Interviewees include, Jane Gool, Hassan Howa, Hosea Jaffe, I.B. Tabata, Jack Cope and Otillie Abrahams. Themes include: African National Congress (ANC) training camps, anti-discrimination in sport, life in exile in Botswana and Namibia, gender empowerment , the history of St. Francis, Langa in the Western Cape, Non-European Unity Movement (NUEM), political upheaval in Kenya, rural life and work and the South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO), Pin4.41b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 32:05 min. ; interview 41 of 52
Identifier: islandora:29690

Title: Cape Times war map no. 2, the colony of Natal
Subject: KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) -- Maps
Description: Map of Natal from Volksrust to Durban showing towns and geographical features such as mountain ranges and peaks, rivers and passes. The key gives distances from Durban to selected towns in Natal and beyond, and the elevation of these places above sea level., The map is mounted on linen.
Identifier: islandora:19624

Title: Oral history interview with Mr. H. Burggraaf [Part 1 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Anti-apartheid activists--South Africa--Interviews, Civil rights movements--South Africa, Government, Resistance to--South Africa, Colored people (South Africa)--Political activity, South Africa--Politics and government--1909-1948
Description: The interviews in this collection cover a wide range of topics linked to coloured identity, political organisations and activities in South Africa during the 1940s and post-1948 era. It includes information on protest actions, the defiance campaign, the torch commando, boycotts and train resistance efforts following the 1948 National Party election. Themes include the Anti-Coloured Affairs Department movement (Anti-CAD), civic organisations, education and welfare, the introduction of the Group Areas Act, political parties, race and class issues, the removal of coloured men from the national voters roll in 1956 and the Unity Movement., Pin3.02a.mp3: Part 1 of 2 ; 31:55 min ; interview 2 of 11
Identifier: islandora:19397

Title: Plan No. 2, Plan of reservoir and arable land, Rooiberg Pan, Kenhardt
Subject: Reservoirs--South Africa--Kenhardt--Maps, Land capability for agriculture--South Africa--Kenhardt--Maps,
Description: Map showing land along the Hartebeeste River to the village of Kenhardt, including a plan for a reservoir, 1400 acres of arable land, lines of furrows, two roads, a cattle post and relief shown by shading. Colour. Scale 2 inches to 1 mile.
Identifier: islandora:29813

Title: Image from rock painting site. Site of Ruiterbosch 2, Hartenbos, Western Cape, South Africa.
Subject: Rock paintings--South Africa--Western Cape., , ,
Description: Rock painting consisting of human legs in red, and a smudge in red.
Identifier: islandora:21700

Title: Oral history interview with Gus Gamba, a jazz saxophonist [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Gamba, Gus, Jazz musicians--South Africa--Western Cape-- Interviews, Saxophonist--South Africa--Western Cape--Interviews,
Description: This is one interview in a collection of interviews composed of the life histories of twenty Cape Town jazz musicians. Some of the themes explored are the effects of apartheid in the music scene in the 1950's and 1960's; priorities of recording labels; music reception across social groupings in District Six and the extensive influence of American jazz. Music genres referred to span big band, the avant garde, bebop, dance, jive, marabi, township jazz, goema and Latin., Amu1.05b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 10:45 min ; interview 5 of 23
Identifier: islandora:22667

Title: Weight lifters holding trophies. 2 Boy Ndabandune on right, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Subject: Men--South Africa, Hobbies--South Africa, Weight lifters--South Africa,
Description: Three weight lifters hold the trophies they won at a competition. '2 Boy' Ndabandune stands on the right, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Identifier: islandora:18412

Title: Olifants River irrigation scheme : plan : drawing no. 2 accompanying Hydraulic Engineer's report for 1882
Subject: Irrigation--South Africa--Olifants River--Maps, Water-supply--South Africa--Olifants River--Maps,
Description: Map showing irrigable land along the Olifant's River, with details of the river mouth on the Atlantic Ocean, farms, dwelling houses, roads, salt pans, the Papendorp Reserve, and relief, particularly the Karroo Hills, shown by shading. Some colour. Scale about 1 inch to 1 mile. Scale 1/8 inch to 1 furlong.
Identifier: islandora:25124

Title: Oral history interview with Regina Seleka [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects--South Africa, Apartheid--South Africa, Alcohol--Government policy--South Africa
Description: This project spans three sub-collections. This case study in Langa in the Western Cape examines the socio-political environment and racial/gender discrimination with regards to alcohol under apartheid policies. Themes include: African traditional beer (umqombothi), anti-government protests, discriminatory laws, the Eastern Cape, government beer halls, government policy with respect to alcohol, hostels, housing, migrant labour, racialised spaces, the 1976 riots, shebeens (a bar, predominately in the townships where alcohol is sold) and the smuggling of alcohol by residents., Pin8.13b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 12:20 min. ; interview 13 of 17
Identifier: islandora:29660

Title: 2/80 [East north east facing slope immediately below summit of Arthur's Seat][96]
Subject: Botany--South Africa, Plants--South Africa, ,
Identifier: islandora:9287

Title: Oral history interview with Mrs Thuisiers [Part 1 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Anti-apartheid activists--South Africa--Interviews, Civil rights movements--South Africa, Government, Resistance to--South Africa, Colored people (South Africa)--Political activity, South Africa--Politics and government--1909-1948
Description: The interviews in this collection cover a wide range of topics linked to coloured identity, political organisations and activities in South Africa during the 1940s and post-1948 era. It includes information on protest actions, the defiance campaign, the torch commando, boycotts and train resistance efforts following the 1948 National Party election. Themes include the Anti-Coloured Affairs Department movement (Anti-CAD), civic organisations, education and welfare, the introduction of the Group Areas Act, political parties, race and class issues, the removal of coloured men from the national voters roll in 1956 and the Unity Movement., Pin3.09a.mp3: Part 1 of 2 ; 31:54 min. ; interview 9 of 11
Identifier: islandora:19410

Title: Oral history interview with Meggy Nkohla [Part 1 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects--South Africa, Apartheid--South Africa, Alcohol--Government policy--South Africa
Description: This project spans three sub-collections. This case study in Langa in the Western Cape examines the socio-political environment and racial/gender discrimination with regards to alcohol under apartheid policies. Themes include: African traditional beer (umqombothi), anti-government protests, discriminatory laws, the Eastern Cape, government beer halls, government policy with respect to alcohol, hostels, housing, migrant labour, racialised spaces, the 1976 riots, shebeens (a bar, predominately in the townships where alcohol is sold) and the smuggling of alcohol by residents., Pin8.12a.mp3: Part 1 of 2 ; 31:41 min. ; interview 12 of 17
Identifier: islandora:29673

Title: Image from rock painting site. Site of Kanetvlei 2, Hex River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa.
Subject: Rock paintings--South Africa--Western Cape., , ,
Description: Rock painting of an animal in red. A square has been scratched around it.
Identifier: islandora:21434

Title: Gully erosion vicinity 142/81. Drakensberg No 2 location, looking south south west. Grid Square reflects best estimate from available information, but accuracy questionable
Subject: Botany--South Africa, Plants--South Africa, ,
Identifier: islandora:9452

Title: Oral history interview with Violet Tshwili [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects--South Africa, Apartheid--South Africa, Alcohol--Government policy--South Africa
Description: This project spans three sub-collections. This case study in Langa in the Western Cape examines the socio-political environment and racial/gender discrimination with regards to alcohol under apartheid policies. Themes include: African traditional beer (umqombothi), anti-government protests, discriminatory laws, the Eastern Cape, government beer halls, government policy with respect to alcohol, hostels, housing, migrant labour, racialised spaces, the 1976 riots, shebeens (a bar, predominately in the townships where alcohol is sold) and the smuggling of alcohol by residents., Pin8.17b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 23:48 min. ; interview 17 of 17
Identifier: islandora:29670

Title: C.G.R. Caledon surveys. Sheet 2, 1896
Subject: Railroads--South Africa--Caledon--Maps, Railroads--South Africa--Swellendam--Maps, ,
Description: Map showing proposed railway lines from Caledon to Swellendam, with farms, rivers, roads and outspans. Some colour. Scale 1/2 inch to 1 mile.
Identifier: islandora:25135

Title: Plan No. 2, Plan of reservoir and arable land, Rooiberg Pan, Kenhardt
Subject: Reservoirs--South Africa--Kenhardt--Maps, Land capability for agriculture--South Africa--Kenhardt--Maps,
Description: Map showing land along the Hartebeeste River to the village of Kenhardt, including a plan for a reservoir, 1400 acres of arable land, lines of furrows, two roads, a cattle post and relief shown by shading. Colour. Scale 2 inches to 1 mile.
Identifier: islandora:25152

Title: District Map of Tsomo, Transkei. Sheet no. 2
Subject: Transkei (South Africa)--Description and travel--Maps, Homelands (South Africa)--Maps, ,
Description: Map of Tsomo, Transkei, showing locations of Mfula, Mbulu, Gaba, Xolobe and Lutuli, location boundaries, building lots and plans, forests, trading stations, rivers, and roads. Relief shown by mountain peaks. Scale 300 Cape Roods = 1 Eng. Inch.
Identifier: islandora:30054

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