Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AG2523-C-C12-C12.1
Title
"Diary of my Detention"
Date(s)
- 23 September 1984 - 13 January 1985 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
6 pieces of toilet paper with handwritten notes
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The first part of Simon Nkoli's writing of a diary consists of pieces of toilet paper tissue on which he recorded his time in detention.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions governing access
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Language of material
Script of material
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Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Publication note
See also the conference paper by Linda Chernis, entitled "Archiving an Icon: GALA’s Simon Nkoli Collection" , to be downloaded here: http://www.gala.co.za/resources/docs/Free_Downloads/Nkoli2.pdf