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Sketches, list of fragments and correspondence between E. Axelson, J.C.N. Humphreys, L. Fouch and C. Van Riet Lowe relating to the Diaz Cross or 'Padrao' erected at Kwaaihoek, Cape Province, in 1488 by Bartholomew Diaz and rediscovered by Dr. E. Axelson in 1938.
The fragments were reassembled at the University of the Witwatersrand and the reconstructed cross stands in the foyer of the William Cullen Library at the University.
Drawing of Diaz Cross, with fragments and measurements, (pencil on cardboard)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Photo of fragments of Diaz Cross (by W Paff, University of the Witwatersrand)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Note to Prof. L Fouche with attached drawings (original, handwritten)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Drawings (original and one stencil copy of inscription) of Diaz Cross, back of page, list of fragments given to carpenter van As for packing (pencil on cardboard).
Letter from Eric Axelson to Mrs Humphreys
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Letter from Quentin Keynes to Mr JCN Humphreys
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Part of Diaz Cross, Records