The photographs of Joseph and David Barnett cover the early years of Johannesburg, its buildings and streets; gold mining, mainly on the Witwatersrand, but also as far as Barberton; events like the Jameson Raid in 1895, the Matabele Rebellion in 1896, the Queen Victoria Jubilee in 1897, and the South African War (Anglo Boer War) in 1899-1902; as well as personalities like Cecil Rhodes and Paul Kruger.
Documents relating to a dispute between Lilienfeld Brothers of Hope Town and J.C. Liebenberg.
Includes promissory note and goods for, 18 May 1885, invoice for goods bought by Liebenberg, an order made by P.J. van Coller, notary public, instructing the parties to appear in court on 22 March 1886 and blank power of attorney by Lilienfeld Brothers.
Album of postcards, containing groups of Fathers, Sisters, students and missions illustrating the work of the Benedictine Fathers in the Northern Transvaal.