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Sketches, list of fragments and correspondence between E. Axelson, J.C.N. Humphreys, L. Fouch and C. Van Riet Lowe relating to the Diaz Cross or 'Padrao' erected at Kwaaihoek, Cape Province, in 1488 by Bartholomew Diaz and rediscovered by Dr. E. Axelson in 1938.
The fragments were reassembled at the University of the Witwatersrand and the reconstructed cross stands in the foyer of the William Cullen Library at the University.
Drawing of Diaz Cross, with fragments and measurements, (pencil on cardboard)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Photo of fragments of Diaz Cross (by W Paff, University of the Witwatersrand)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Note to Prof. L Fouche with attached drawings (original, handwritten)
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Drawings (original and one stencil copy of inscription) of Diaz Cross, back of page, list of fragments given to carpenter van As for packing (pencil on cardboard).
Letter from Eric Axelson to Mrs Humphreys
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Letter from Quentin Keynes to Mr JCN Humphreys
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Part of Diaz Cross, Records
Part of End Conscription Campaign (ECC)
Part of End Conscription Campaign (ECC)
Guide to the Historical Papers Collections
Part of ARCHIVAL GUIDES
This Guide provides an overview of all collections at the Historical Papers Research Archive, excluding the archive of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa, which has its own Guide. The descriptions are provided on Fonds level.
The collections housed at Historical Papers include diaries, letters, memoranda, reports, minute-books, press clippings, pamphlets, photographs, drawings, oral interviews, trial transcripts and financial, legal and personal documents.