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Reference code
ZA HPRA AD843B-17-17.5
Title
Mendi Memorial Scholarship Fund
Date(s)
- December 1936 - March 1950 (Creation)
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Formation of the Mendi Memorial Scholarship Fund to commemorate the sinking of the troopship of Black volunteers which was sunk in the English Channel in February1 917. Correspondence and, circulars re revision of constitution, control of funds to provide scholarships for Blacks and memorial celebrations.
Correspondents: Rheinallt Jones, V.C. Hayaba, H.G. Mpitso, D.L. Smit.