Identity area
Reference code
AU NLA MR-RT-037
Title
Rivonia Trial
Date(s)
- 1963 - 1964 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
3 reels ; Microfilm
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records of the State versus Nelson Mandela and nine others. Contains: the first and second indictments, bail applications, opening address, index to state witnesses and exhibits. The records of state witnesses are: general, from East London and from Port Elizabeth. Also contains the opening address of the defence, Mandela's statement from the dock, the argument by the state, analysis of defence evidence, the judgement, evidence in mitigation of sentencing and judgement on sentence.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted
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Finding aids
Electronic catalogue available online - http://catalogue.nla.gov.au