Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM MR-AAO-167
Title
Friends of Africa
Date(s)
- 1967 - unknown (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
The State Library of New South Wales holds a collection of their materials, including minutes, correspondence, mailing and membership lists, campaign materials, publications and financial records. It covers the period 1963-1979.
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Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Friends of Africa (FOA) was formed in 1967 by two members of the New South Wales branch of the Building Workers’ Industrial Union. The group carried on the work of the Action Committee against Apartheid. The FOA was very active among trade unions and participated in campaigns of other Australian anti-apartheid groups as well. It gave direct support to the liberation movements.