Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1953 - 1982 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Chief Albert Lutuli, a teacher and activist, became the President-General of the African National Congress (ANC) from December 1952, which he remained until his death in 1967. He was the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960.
Archival history
The material was in the possession of Thomas Karis ("From Protest to Challenge") and submitted to Historical Papers in July 2012. The list of items provided with these papers has been used for the following inventory.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection contains various papers relating to Chief Albert Lutuli, President-General of the African National Congress. A number of copies of correspondence originate from the evidence presented at the 1956 Treason Trial; two original letters written by Albert Lutuli, were taken from the Treason Trial Defense folder.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
The spelling "Lutuli" has been used, as done by Albert Lutuli himself, rather than the 'commonly' used spelling of "Luthuli".