On the bequest of £200,000 left by Alfred Beit to 'The University of Johannesburg' and the subsequent history of the bequest. Correspondents incluee O. Beit, B.F. Hawksley, F.S. Malan, L.Phillips, J.C. Smuts and Sir J. Wernher.
Alfred Beit
To Sir Julius Wernher by R. W. Schumacher
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Going to propose to Smutz that Pretoria Institution up to B. A. standard would not interfere with Univ. scheme at Frankenwald.
To R. W. Schumacher by B. F. Hawksley
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Unable to write to Smuts, will telegraph.
To Sir Julius Wernher by R. W. Schumacher
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
on Smuts wah to concentrate higher education at Pretoria and what Beit executors will do if govt will not undertake upkeep of a university.
To J. C. Smuts by Sir J Wernher, London
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Approving suggestion to have S African University at Groote Schuur, to be built by Beit bequest funds.
To J. C. Smuts by Sir J. Wernher
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Asking that new Univ-should be residential teaching univ v Hiab bilingualism should not stand in way of imprting good men from overseas.
To L. Phillips by B. F. Hawksley, London
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Enclosing copy of letter to Malan v asking that he do what he can to have statutory commission appointed.
To L. Phillips by F. S. Malan, Pretoria
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Concerning the University Bill.
To Sir L Phillips by B. F. Hawksley, London
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Enclosing draft of agreement between O Beit? Union Govt. to be scheduled to Univ. Bill.
To Dr. Corstorphine by William Cullen, Principal, School of Mines, Upper Norwood S.W.
Part of Alfred Beit, Bequest
Nothing can be done about bequests; Beit has decided S.A. College is to have money; School of Mines will have to look out for itself.