- ZA MR-MM-004
- Collection
- 1964
Part of Mandela Materials
Department of Justice
Part of Mandela Materials
Department of Justice
Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela
Part of Mandela Materials
DVD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
A Captivating view of the indomitable spirit of one of the world's most fascinating figures.
Directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson and produced by Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon and Jo Menell.
Total Running time: 118 minutes
Offering an intimate look at one of the world's most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa's first black president, the feature-length film produced by Jonathan Demme was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award® for Best Documentary.
A 26-track CD soundtrack includes South African legends Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg & Saluki, Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie and many more. The 48-page book and National Geographic Map chronicle the political and cultural history of South Africa
CD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation Original Soundtrack
Evoking the rich and vibrant musical legacy of South Africa, with traditional Xhosa and Zulu folk songs, '50s township swing and jump blues, harmony trios and powerful protest songs of freedom.
Track List:
1 Robben Island Ambiance
2 Father of Our Nation - Jennifer Jones and Hugh Masekela
3 Childhood - Original Score
4 Sip N’ Fly - The African Jazz Pioneers
5 In The Queue - Original Cast Of The All African Jazz Opera “King Kong”
6 Yiyole The - Havana Swingsters
7 Pula Kgosi Seretse - The Skylarks
8 Ndenzeni Na? (What Have I Done?) - The Father Huddleston Band
9 Vuka Vuka (Get Up, Get Up) - The Manhattan Brothers
10 De Makeba - The Jazz Dazzlers
11 Lalelani - The Skylarks
12 Mandela-Madiba Original Score
13 Toyi Toyi Mix - The African National Congress Choir
14 Heavyweight - The Kalahari Surfers With Lesego Rampolokeng
15 Wars Of Old - Original Score
16 Asimbonanga (Mandela) (We Have Not Seen Him) -Johnny Clegg And Saluki
17 Family Theme - Original Score
18 Nelson Mandela - The Specials
19 Rest In Peace - Original Score
20 When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela
21 Transkei - Original Score
22 Guns And Pangas - The Kalahari Surfers With Shaun Naidoo
23 Sad Song - Original Score
24 Phansi Ngodlame - Babsy Mlangeni
25 Mmalo-We - Bayete And Jab Khanyile
26 Black President - Brenda Fassie
48-page Book
Telling the compelling story of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela is a beautiful, 48-page book filled with dozens of photos and art images, and an essay by acclaimed British journalist Robin Denselow.
Map
20” X 30” Poster Map exclusively created by the National Geographic Society
Menell, Jo
Files of United Nations Secretary-General, Kurt Waldheim
Part of Mandela Materials
Waldheim, Kurt
The Treason Trial and other Trials
Part of Mandela Materials
The Treason Trial and other Trials
Part of Mandela Materials
Supreme Court of South Africa
Episcopal Church People for a Free South Africa (USA)
Part of Mandela Materials
Episcopal Church People for a Free South Africa (USA)
Episcopal Church People for Southern Africa
Part of Mandela Materials
Episcopal Church People for Southern Africa
Episcopal Church People for Southern Africa
Part of Mandela Materials
Episcopal Church People for Southern Africa
Part of Mandela Materials
Poltera, Gion
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
Astor, David
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Mandela Materials
Comite Zuid-Afrika
Anti-Apartheid Bewegung Nederland
Part of Mandela Materials
Anti-Apartheid Beweging Nederland
International Solidarity Committee of the Norwegian Labour Movement
Part of Mandela Materials
International Solidarity Committee of the Norwegian Labour Movement
Centre for Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) Collection
Part of Mandela Materials
Centre for Adult and Continuing Education
Part of Mandela Materials
Hepple, Bob
Part of Mandela Materials
Hofmeyr, Willie
Part of Mandela Materials
Huddleston, Trevor
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) Papers
Part of Mandela Materials
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF)
Part of Mandela Materials
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF)
Part of Mandela Materials
Jacobs, E.D.
Part of Mandela Materials
Mbeki, Govan Archibald Mvuyelwa
Part of Mandela Materials
Turok, Ben
Part of Mandela Materials
Tutu, Desmond Mpilo
Part of Mandela Materials
Lee, John B.
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) Collection
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
Part of Mandela Materials
Auden House
Part of Mandela Materials
Baskin, Jeremy
Part of Mandela Materials
Callinicos, Luli
Part of Mandela Materials
Joffe, Joel
Part of Mandela Materials
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Mandela Materials
Reddy, Enuga S.
Part of Mandela Materials
Soal, Peter
South African Institute of Race Relations
Part of Mandela Materials
South African Institute of Race Relations
Part of Mandela Materials
Suzman, Helen
Part of Mandela Materials
Tucker, Raymond Jack
Part of Mandela Materials
Tutu, Desmond Mpilo
Part of Mandela Materials
University of the Witwatersrand
Part of Mandela Materials
May, Ivan
Part of Mandela Materials
Forman, Lionel
Part of Mandela Materials
Forman, Lionel
African National Congress New York Mission
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
African National Congress Belgium Mission
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
African National Congress Mozambique Mission
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
African National Congress German Mission Records
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) German Mission
African National Congress India Mission Records
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) India Mission
African National Congress Italian Mission Records
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) Italian Mission
African National Congress Japan Mission
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) Japan Mission
Part of Mandela Materials
The personal papers of Oliver Tambo. The collection includes:
News clippings from South African and international newspapers concerning the arrest of Nelson Mandela in 1962, his court appearances, and calls for his release from prison (1962 -1988). Correspondence concerning the PAFMECSA conference held in Ethiopia addressed to all member governments, a letter from the ANC London office concerning the arrests of Mandela and Walter Sisulu, and a cable from the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs to Tambo re: Mandela’s arrest (1962). News clippings in the build up to and aftermath of Mandela’s release from prison (1990 - 1991). News clippings, programmes and itineraries concerning Mandela’s visits to the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Geneva, Botswana and other countries (1990 - 1991).
Reports on campaigns for the release of political prisoners, including reports from Robben Island, and on Lord Nicholas Bethel's meeting with Mandela. Also includes a 1970 report by Mandela about prison conditions on Robben Island (1970 - 1989). Correspondence from Mandela, written from Pollsmoor Prison, to Oliver Tambo and a number of other individuals. Original letters to Tambo, as well as transcripts of letters written to Nthato Motlana, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Sheila Weinberg and Desmond Tutu, amongst others. Also included is a letter of thanks to Mrs. Bhalla of the Indian Council for the 1979 Jawaharlal Nehru Award and a letter of sympathy on the death of Seretse Khama (1978 - 1989). Media reports concerning Mandela, including cables. Includes reports by Radio RSA, internal media monitoring, an African National Congress (ANC) statement on Mandela’s health, and of a visit to Mandela by Robert Brown (1985 - 1990). Correspondence, reports and messages concerning international support for Mandela’s release from prison. Subjects covered include tributes on his 60th and 70th birthdays, and awards and honours conferred on Mandela, particularly through the work of the British Anti-Apartheid Movement (1984).
Statements and correspondence concerning the assassination of Chris Hani (1993). Video recordings of various events before and after Mandela’s release from prison. These include the 1990 Free Mandela Concert at Wembley Stadium and Mandela’s 1990 visit to Lusaka (1988 - 1990).
Correspondence, lists and statements by Oliver Tambo concerning awards and honours conferred on Mandela. These include honorary degrees, Freedom of the City awards, artistic attributes and facilities named after Mandela. The correspondence is primarily between Oliver Tambo and heads of / representatives of awarding countries and institutions. The awards include the Simon Bolivar Prize, the naming of a road in Mandela’s honour in Botswana, and awards conferred by the Sandinista National Liberation Front of Nicaragua, the Jamaican Human Rights Organisation, the University of Carabobo of Venezuela, and the Karl Marx University of the German Democratic Republic (1983 - 1990). Correspondence and statements concerning international calls for, and, Mandela’s release from prison. These include correspondence about a resolution passed by the African Symposium on African Orality in Nigeria, and a statement by the president of the Republic of Senegal after Mandela’s release. Other correspondents include Senator Michael J Williams of Trinidad and Tobago, OJ Masire of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO), and the Communist Party of Sweden (1989 - 1990). Correspondence from Tambo to Mandela and to the Mandela family (1991 - 1992).
Speeches delivered in Mandela’s honour.
Drafts of plays and books written about Nelson Mandela, the drafts include No Easy Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela and the Rivonia Trial and What is to be done’.
Published and unpublished statements and speeches of Mandela, 1962 - 1991.
Correspondence and memoranda relating to the Nelson Mandela National Reception Committee (1989 - 1990).
Biographical
Tambo, Oliver Reginald
The Tanganyika Standard (Daily Newspaper in Tanzania )
Part of Mandela Materials
Tanganyika Standard
Part of Mandela Materials
Huddleston, Trevor
World Campaign for the Release of South African Political Prisoner
Part of Mandela Materials
United Nations
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Mandela Materials
PC 14/6/1
Publications 1986-1988
PC 14/14/6/1/1
Poem by J. Bachan: Tribute to Nelson Mandela, 28/8/1988
Aitchson, John
Part of Mandela Materials
Central Black Appeal and Divorce Court (Johannesburg)
Part of Mandela Materials
Central Black Appeal and Divorce Court (Johannesburg)
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Part of Mandela Materials
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Part of Mandela Materials
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Part of Mandela Materials
Benson, Mary
Part of Mandela Materials
First, Ruth
Part of Mandela Materials
Storey, Peter
Part of Mandela Materials
van der Merwe, Hendrik W.
Part of Mandela Materials
Offering an intimate look at one of the world’s most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa’s first black president, the feature-length film produced by Jonathan Demme was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary. A 26-track CD soundtrack includes South African legends Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg & Saluki, Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie and many more. The 48-page book and National Geographic Map chronicle the political and cultural history of South Africa.
Palm World Voices: Mandela includes:
48-page Book
Telling the compelling story of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela is a beautiful, 48-page book filled with dozens of photos and art images, and an essay by acclaimed British journalist Robin Denselow.
20” X 30” Poster Map exclusively created by the National Geographic Society
About Palm World Voices
Exploring contemporary music and culture from musically rich areas of the globe, each release in the Palm World Voices series features a 60 minute DVD of music and beautiful contextual footage, a full-length CD, an essay booklet filled with history and information on each region, and an exclusively-designed 20” x 30” poster map created by The National Geographic Society to enhance the visual knowledge of the region.
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DVD: Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
A Captivating view of the indomitable spirit if one of the world’s most fascinating figures, this full-length documentary follows Nelson Mandela from his early days and tribal education to his election as South Africa’s first black president. Providing insights into his early life, the film takes us through Mandela’s childhood, adolescence, career in law and first marriage. Mandela is an absorbing look at the courageous life, tribulations and fortitude of Mandela the leader, while never forgetting the engaging and charismatic spirit of Mandela the man. Film features exclusive interviews and narration from Mandela himself.
Directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson and produced by Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon and Jo Menell.
Total Run Time: 118 minutes
Menell, Jo
South Africa Black Consciousness Movement Collection
Part of Mandela Materials
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Photographs and Prints Division)
MALP Nelson and Winnie Mandela Tribute Collection
Part of Mandela Materials
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Photographs and Prints Division)
Part of Mandela Materials
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Photographs and Prints Division)
United Nations Special Committee on Policies of Apartheid
Part of Mandela Materials
AABN
Files of United Nations Secretary-General, U Thant
Part of Mandela Materials
U Thant
Files of United Nations Secretary-General, U Thant
Part of Mandela Materials
U Thant
Files of United Nations Secretary-General, U Thant
Part of Mandela Materials
U Thant
African National Congress records in Tanzania
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
African National Congress records inTanzania
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
African National Congress records in Tanzania
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC)
Part of Mandela Materials
African Liberation Committee
National Security Archive Declassified Document Set
Part of Mandela Materials
US State Department
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Mandela Materials
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
SASO
Part of Mandela Materials
Komitee Zuidelijk Afrika
Landsorganisasjonens Internasjonale Avdeling
Part of Mandela Materials
Norwegian Labour Movement
Part of Mandela Materials
Elections 1994 Poster Collection
Part of Mandela Materials
African National Congress (ANC) Western Cape Region
Eddie Daniels 1981 Escape Plan
Part of Mandela Materials
Daniels, Eddie
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) Papers
Part of Mandela Materials
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF)
Part of Mandela Materials
Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement (IAAM)
Part of Mandela Materials
Katz, Freda
Part of Mandela Materials
Netherlands Police Against Apartheid
Part of Mandela Materials
Robben Island political prisoners
Part of Mandela Materials
Turok, Ben
South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union
Part of Mandela Materials
Womens' National Coalition
Canadian Anti- Apartheid News Bulletin
Part of Mandela Materials
Canadian Anti-Apartheid Movement
Premier Bob Rae's special advisor's policy and issues records
Part of Mandela Materials
Initiated on the suggestion of Canada’s Secretary of State for External Affairs, the legal agreement was signed between Nelson Mandela and the fund in May of 1990 and the Fund was legally constituted the following month in April of 1990. The purpose of the Nelson Mandela Fund as set out in its deed of Trust, is to work towards the establishment, through peaceful means, of a non-racial, fully democratic South Africa by engaging Canadians. The Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Parties of Canada gave unanimous consent to the establishment of the Nelson Mandela Fund during a session of Parliament on the 7th March 1990.
The file contains three copies of South Africa Documentation, from April to November of 1991. This bulletin was produced by the Nelson Mandela Fund, which had offices in both Toronto and Montreal in the 1990s. Also included is: a copy of Nelson Mandela’s Statement of the Deputy President of the ANC at the Opening of the ANC National Conference in July of 1991, Statement of ANC President Oliver Tambo to the ANC conference in Durban in July of 1991; newspaper clippings; a working document by the ANC Constitutional Committee concerning the Bill of Rights for a new South Africa; an ANC Discussion Document concerning Constitutional Principles for a Democratic South Africa (n.d.); correspondence of the Nelson Mandela Fund; Information concerning the Fund’s Community band Citizenship Education Project; copy of a typed letter from Nelson Mandela to Archbishop Edward Scott dated the 14th January 1991; records concerning the proclamation of Nelson Mandela Day in Ontario (11 February 1991); budget information; information concerning the National Education Committee; as well as fundraising information. The file also contains the agreement signed between Nelson Mandela the Nelson Mandela Fund, dated the 16 May 1990.
Premier of Ontario’s office
Part of Mandela Materials
MacKinnon, Bruce
Archbishops of Cape Town Part iii
Part of Mandela Materials
Tutu, Desmond Mpilo
Trial- State vs. Nelson Mandela
Part of Mandela Materials
Federation of South African Women (FSAW)
Part of Mandela Materials