Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A3231
Title
Papers of John Edward Matthews
Date(s)
- 1880s-1997 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
Extent1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
John Edward Matthews (1913-1998) was a member of the Communist Party of South Africa. He was convicted of sabotage and imprisoned.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection contains private papers, correspondence and photos relating to the Matthews family, biographical notes on family members, letters from John Matthews in prison, obituaries for John Matthews and his statement to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
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Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Alternate title: Matthews, John Edward