The collection contains the working papers of Stephen Gelb, with materials relating to the South African economy and economic policy debates which he accumulated during his deep involvement in those debates between the mid-1980s and the early 2000s. The materials include his own research and analytical work, as well as his notes from meetings, many reports and documents from South African and international organisations, some published by the organisations, many unpublished working drafts. Some of the material was in the public domain at the time, some had private or narrow circulation. It is a collection reflecting his own involvements and interests.
The two scrapbooks contain press clippings, pamphlets and other printed material from Reverend Henry Adams, are of 4 men who came to South Africa in 1878 with the first Bishop of Pretoria, HB Bousfield. In addition, there are transcripts that outline the content of the scrapbooks including a letter titled Bound for Pretoria.
Records relating to the inquests on Joseph Mdluli (28 Aug. 1976), Storey Luke Mazwembe (7 Sep. 1976), Mathews Mabelane (14 Apr. 1977), George Botha (3 May 1977, Ernest Mamshila (14 Nov. 1977) and Bonaventure Malaza (5 May 1978).
The collection consists of the personal and political papers of Hilda and Rusty Bernstein, and contains documents, photographs, tapes, publications and newspaper cuttings.
Records of the St Alban's Cathedral, including among others minutes of council and vestry meetings, and services, as well as records for St Mark's Church, St Augustine's Church, Church of the Holy Name and the military chaplaincy.
Publication entitled: "This Above All. Reminiscences of a South African Diplomat"
The publication is a photocopy of a typescript and includes memoirs based on the extensive family correspondence, diaries and newspaper cuttings. The author has dedicated them to his wife Elizabeth. The Memoirs contain Donald's Sole experiences as a South African diplomat of Foreign Service for over 40 years.