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Title: Oral history interview with Mrs Florrie Malan [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Calvinia (South Africa)--History, Calvinia (South Africa)--Social conditions, South African War, 1899-1902, Missions--South Africa--Calvinia, Church schools--South Africa--Calvinia,
Description: These interviews present a discussion on missionary schooling in Calvinia, South Africa, the characters and their memories of the Anglo-Boer War. Themes include: Boers, the relationship between the British troops and the missionaries, the community of Calvinia, key figures such as Hugo Nieuwoudt, a Boer leader and Abraham Esau, memories of the Esau murder, National Party meeting, political tensions, racial aggression and tension and trade relations. Abraham Esau was a coloured blacksmith and leader from Calvinia. He was murdered by the Boers in 1901 as a result of his unfailing support for the British., Pol4.01b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 23:02 min. ; interview 1 of 2
Identifier: islandora:24760

Title: Oral history interview with Wilhelmina Trout [Part 2 of 3]
Subject: Oral history, Labor unions--Social aspects--South Africa, Economic conditions--South Africa, Apartheid--South Africa, Labor union members--South Africa--Interviews
Description: The interviews trace the working lives and political consciousness of three people involved with trade unions in industry. Themes include: Combined Workers Union, Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), family background, gender discrimination, job reservation, student activism 1976-1985, shop stewards, political consciousness, working conditions, working environment and the 1980 school boycotts., Por3.03b.mp3: Part 2 of 3 ; 31:05 min. ; interview 3 of 4
Identifier: islandora:25026

Title: Oral history interview with Father Reginald Pearce [Part 2 of 2]
Subject: Oral history, Calvinia (South Africa)--History, Calvinia (South Africa)--Social conditions, South African War, 1899-1902, Missions--South Africa--Calvinia, Church schools--South Africa--Calvinia,
Description: These interviews present a discussion on missionary schooling in Calvinia, South Africa, the characters and their memories of the Anglo-Boer War. Themes include: Boers, the relationship between the British troops and the missionaries, the community of Calvinia, key figures such as Hugo Nieuwoudt, a Boer leader and Abraham Esau, memories of the Esau murder, National Party meeting, political tensions, racial aggression and tension and trade relations. Abraham Esau was a coloured blacksmith and leader from Calvinia. He was murdered by the Boers in 1901 as a result of his unfailing support for the British., Pol4.02b.mp3: Part 2 of 2 ; 26:12 min. ; interview 2 of 2
Identifier: islandora:24764

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