Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
38 numbered photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The photographs were used for an Afrapix exhibition entitled "Domestic Workers".
They are images of domestic workers at work, during their time off, in their own homes, and attending Centres where they learned sewing and other skills. Also included photos of meetings of the South African Domestic Workers Union (SADWU) nos. 32-39. Most were taken in 1986 and 1987.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Photographers include: Giselle Wulfsohn, Paul Weinberg, Santu Mofokeng, Dave Hartman and Guy Tillim.
Permission to use must be obtain from the respective photographer.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Title page included. All photos have captions, providing the title and some the dates, but not the name of the photographer. Nos. 18 and 22 are missing. The photos are laminated. Digital images are available at Historical Papers.