Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AD843B-21-21.3
Title
Petition by Herero chiefs
Date(s)
- 1948 (Creation)
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File
Extent and medium
typescriptExtent207 pages
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
In face of fear. Documents relating to the appeal to the United Nations of the Herero and other South West African people against incorporation in the Union of South Africa, and for the restitution of their tribal lands. Published by the Reverend Michael Scott for Frederick Mahareru, Paramount Chief of the Hereros; and for other chiefs and people, members of the Herero, Nama, Berg Damara and Ovambo tribes of South West Africa.