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Historical Papers Research Archive, University of the Witwatersrand sub-series
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Letter to Nelson Mandela

Copy of a letter written by Ilich Ramirez Sanchez (often referred to as 'Carlos the Jackal') to Nelson Mandela, providing information about Henry Bona, who travelled under the name of Robin Gregson. In the letter he offered to provide a sworn testimony for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Written from a French prison, where he is serving a life sentence.

SACP, documents

The file contains correspondence, notes and stickers mainly relating to the Fete de l'Humanite; including correspondence with Sonia Bunting (ANC London office and Inkululeko Publications) and Ronnie Kasrils. Also included badges for the release of James Mange; Lilian Ngoyi; SACP.

South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU)

Correspondence and statements, mainly relating to the visit of SACTU delegate Edward Ramsdale, SACTU offices in London, to Paris in November 1980 where he met with members of the Union Générale des Travailleurs Sénégalais en France (UGTSF); also included a 'Statement to the press' from Paula Ensor, David Hemson, Martin Legassick and Robert Petersen "as activists within SACTU", "In response to the public attack on us by the ANC office in London...", London, 18 January 1980.

The 1956 Treason Trial

Documents relating to the 1956 Treason Trial, including: Single page issued by the 'Stand by our Leaders Committee' granting L.Bernstein all assistance as one of the Treason Trial accused, March 1957; Bail sheet for 'Farid Adams & 94 others', in the Supreme Court of South Africa, Johannesburg, 30 January 1958; Copy of memorandum to all police officers issued by the Special Criminal Court, informing them that L.Bernstein is an accused in the High Treason Trial and has to be assisted to ensure his timely arrival at Court.

Other items

Including interviews conducted by Ernst Cole of Gideon Nxumalo, and a ship servant, no transcripts; a Vinyl containing 'Horace Faith, Black pearl / help Me Help Myself, Hotshot' / Sonet Records, licensed by Trojan, 1970.

Life in the USA

Newspaper clips, magazines, some with notes spanning a wide spectrum of topics. As noted by his agency Magnum Photos: "impressions are of a guy who’s enjoying being in a new city, discovering new people with new attitudes, even if his notes betray sarcasm toward some of the experience. He was clearly interested in aspects of New York life that were taboo in apartheid-era South Africa. There are plenty of pictures of racially mixed couples, anti-government protests and of the burgeoning pleasure industry."

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