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Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, Photographs
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Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, Photographs

  • ZA HPRA A1384
  • Fonds
  • 1914 - 1916

5 Photographs including the deputation of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) to England in 1914; Sol Plaatje in England and Canada in 1921; and two unidentified and undated groups including Sol Plaatje.

Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje

SANNC delegation to England

Deputation of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) to England in 1914, in protest of the Native Land Act of 1913

The members of the SANNC delegation to England as shown in the photograph were Thomas Mapikela, Doctor Walter Rubusana, Reverend John Dube, Saul Msane and Solomon Plaatje.

Sol Plaatje next to car

Sol Plaatje during his visit to England.

The driver of the car is Henry Carsle, an Estate agent from Sussex, and next to him his wife Louise. Also in the car are their children Mary, the oldest of their daughters, Eleanor, Faith and Brock.