Words and verses of psalms, hymns and songs in Venda composed and translated by S. Dzivhani.

History 43 items 1954-1975 Years sad event. ; falling between 1918 and 1957, Progressive Vendaland 1951, letter to Mr D. Malau-Tshakhuma with explanation of certain Venda words, the visit of the Chief Bantu Commissioner, Mr Bosman, Pietersburg, sketch map of areas in Vendaland, an account of official probes into Vendaland corruption allegations by Tony Stirling 1973, the inaugural hoisting of the Venda flag 1 February 1975, the law and custom of Venda, notes on ploughing. refugees taking over from chiefs, food and fruit, the sleepy giant, list of Bantu commissioners, duties of first wife, radio Venda announcement criticism by G. p: Mulisakhoriu; circurrcisian raiders in Sibaya District by G. P. Mulisakhomu; meeting of tribal pre-Council; article in Sibasa News by S. M. Dzivhani; the meeting of two brothers long departed; memorandum of Chief Phaswana Mphaphulu and his councillors on the history, laws and customs of the Vhavhenda people; notes on what to plant on tribal farms; notes on truth of Venda people; an N. B. on marriage negotiations: saving Vendaland from chaos; memoranda to S. M. Dzivhani from Richard Gray on the history of the African people; notes on rules for tribal men when marrying; list of Vhavenda writers; short description of Venda traditional dances in Afrikaans and English; 13 historical items in Venda.

Files on education but some appear to be on other subjects.

Teacher's certificate, 1 August 1916: trade school card; Lutheran Mission subscription card, 1958-1963; passport; Native teacher's registration form outpatients record card 1964-1965; sworn statement 16 July 1970; Donald Fraser Hospital record card; private box card.

Photograph album with varied snaps, scenes of Vendaland, principal's house, people - Black and White, buildings, ship, naval inspection and polyfoto snaps of S. Dzivhani, 2 loose photographs and snapshots of Blacks and Whites, ministers and teachers, 2 postcards - 1 of Salisbury Cathedral from John Blacking and 1 from Berlin.

The Papers deal with Dzivhani's love of music and his training in the Lutheran Mission as a teacher and lay preacher in Sibasa. He translated the Lutheran hymn book into Venda, adding his own compositions in words and music. He was also an agent for the Mealie Control Board. There is much music, history of both education and the church in Venda as well as local tribal histories, court proceedings and tribal matters, his relationship with the White government, also his personal letters to and from his daughter, Ulrica, and the education of her son abroad.

Miscellaneous Venda pamphlets and photostats of pamphlets in English of books sent in. Box of Venda material to be translated with 1 notebook.