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Ballinger Family Papers

  • ZA HPRA A410
  • Fonds
  • 1894 - 1964

The papers were built up by Margaret and William Ballinger during their years as native representatives in parliament and include letters from their constituents. Subjects covered are race relations, politics, the Protectorates, justice, crime, labour, cost of living, housing, health, education, food and agriculture, land and discriminatory legislation affecting Blacks, Coloureds and Indians, particularly strong in the industrial sphere with much on the history of the Black trade union movement. Also relating to the Johannesburg Joint Council of Europeans and Africans, Friends of Africa and Liberal Party.

The collection contains correspondence, personal documents, notes, memoranda, printed items and press clippings.

Correspondents include H.M. Basner, E.H. Brookes, D.M. Buchanan, J.A. Calata, A.W.G. Champion, P. Duncan, R.H. Godlo, E. Hellman, J.N. Hlekani, J.H. Hofmeyr, W. Holtby, T. Huddleston, D.D.T. Jabavu, C. Kadalie, A. Kerr, Chief T. Khama, E. Lewis, N. Leys, E. Louw, D.F. Malan, C.H. Malcomess, D.B. Molteno, M. Palmer, R.E. Phillips, J.H. Pim, J.C. Smuts, M.T. Soga, R.V. Selope Thema, A.Z. Tshiwula, M. Webb, A.B. Xuma.

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