Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
The collection contains the photographic work of the South African photographer Ernest Cole, some of which culminated in the iconic book "House of Bondage", published in 1967. Also included are his notes, correspondence and research material, as well as his photographic work which he continued in the USA.
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Including copies and original letters from Struan Robertson; various persons acknowledging receipt of "House of Bondage"; typed copy of a letter by Ernest Cole to The New York Times, pointing out corrections to the article "A South African talks about U.S., 12 December 1967, with newspaper article attached containing red underlining by Ernest Cole; references by various entities, photo studies and journalists, including Magnum, Life, Random House and The Ford Foundation; typed copy of a letter by Ernest Cole to The Ford Foundation re. his application for a grant, 17 September 1968; typed and signed letter by Ernest Cole on his letterhead, written to Camera Mainichi magazine in Japan, 25 October 1968; permission given by Ernest Cole to the UN Public Information Section, to use photographs from "House of Bondage"; correspondence with John Hillelson, Magnum agent for Ernest Cole in the UK.
Listing of subject matter, from 66-1 to 66-19, which also relate to the contact sheets and the files with research material.
Newspaper clips relating to crime.
Newspaper clips; captions for images; typescript written and signed by Can Themba about shebeens and liquor law in South Africa, undated.
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Newspaper clips with photographs by Ernest Cole about the Pretoria Non-European Hospital.