Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A1-G-Ga-Ga27
Title
Secretan, Hubert A
Date(s)
- 1915 - 1948 (Creation)
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File
Extent and medium
Extent68 items
Context area
Name of creator
(1894-1948)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
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Scope and content
Subjects: Personal with news of mutual friends, Balliol College, Boys Club, Toc H and the two world wars.
Also 21 letters from Hofmeyr to Secretan 1916-1927, 1942-1947, mainly personal but including the following specific subjects:
1919 Comments on Botha and Smuts.
1924-1926 Account of his work as Administrator of the Transvaal.
1925 Visit of the Prince of Wales.
1926 Imperial relations: possibility of South Africa seceding.
1927 Tielman Roos' attempt to win Hofmeyr's friendship Flag question.
1947 Royal visit.
Colour question, the forthcoming election and Hofmeyr's position in the United Party.