R.W. Schumacher (later Ffennell) private papers
- ZA BWRMA BWRMA-3-3.5
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R.W. Schumacher (later Ffennell) private papers
Part of History Workshop Series
Part of History Workshop Series
Part of Wilson Z Conco, Diary
The handwritten notebook starts with the indictment and the listing of all accused. It also contains extensive press cuttings, some of which depict the accused during break, on the way to court in a bus; also covering the establishment of a Treason Trial Defence Fund with Ellen Hellmann and F.A.W. Lucas as Trustees; sketches from inside the court room; the trial proceeding with I.A. Maisels, Q.C. leading the defence team. Also included telegrams with well wishes and encouragement for the accused.
Part of Wilson Z Conco, Diary
Reflecting on 'united front tactics'; mentioning a friend who had given him a 5 Pound note to buy Christmas toys for the children; exploring 'the class struggle' in relation to evidence by Prof Murray; sketches of international role players Russia, China and the United Nations in liberation movements.
Part of Wilson Z Conco, Diary
Starting with the heading "back home again", reflecting on South Africa's political history; notes from "flood-torn Umzimkulu"; continuation of trial notes on the 18 January 1960.