Honorary Freedom or the City of London
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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Corporation of London
Honorary Freedom or the City of London
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Corporation of London
Part of Rivonia Trial
The collection includes personal material of First and her immediate family such as correspondence and financial records, papers relating to First's work as a journalist in South Africa, as a university lecturer, an anti-apartheid activist, and as an author and editor of numerous books and articles on Africa and other political topics. Also included are research papers and printed material relating to First and her family, collected both during her lifetime and after her death.
Material related to the Rivonia Trial:
-Background material, correspondence and reviews concerning "No Easy Walk to Freedom," edited by Ruth First. Includes printed copies of Nelson Mandela’s speech at the Rivonia Trial, drafts of sections of the book, and a typescript of Mary Benson’s statement before the UN Special Committee on Apartheid in 1964, with handwritten alterations. Also includes correspondence, mainly between Ruth First and Heinemann Publishers, as well as clippings of newspaper reviews (RF/1/6/2)
-ANC publications includes introductory pamphlets on the ANC and the Rivonia trial, copies of magazines: Sechaba and Mayibuye.(RF/1/17/2/3)
-Materials on political detentions between 1963 and 1970, including a copy of the 1963 Detention Act, a radio script by Mary Benson entitled "Nelson Mandela and the Rivonia Trial," and notes produced by First (RF/1/18/2)
- Transcripts of interviews with Robben Island political prisoners (RF/1/18/1).
-Newspaper cuttings from both British and South African newspapers, mainly covering issues relating to politics in South Africa including the Rivonia Trial (RF/1/19)
-Correspondence (Feb 1964-Aug 1965) covering subjects such as the Rivonia Trial and First's exile to Britain. Correspondents include Govan Mbeki, Molly Bernstein and Julius Lewin (RF/2/1/2).
The collection is on indefinite loan to the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and remains the property of the Ruth First Memorial Trust.
First, Ruth
Nelson Mandela Close in Muswell Hill, London Borough of Haringey N10 1LA
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Close, Australia Road, White City, Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham W12 7PW
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela statue on Parliament Square, 2007, London: [Set of 10 Still Images]
Venter, Sahm
Mandela Way, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DH
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela House, Whitburn Close WV9 5NJ
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Road, Canning Town, Borough of Newham E16
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Street, Stockwell, Borough of Lambeth SW9
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela House, 79 Virginia Road, Borough of Tower Hamlets E2 7NE
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, Borough of Greenwich SE3
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Street, Lambeth, London, SW9
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Part of Rivonia Trial
Mainly correspondence between Benson and fellow South African activists and large amounts of newspaper cuttings collected by Benson relating to South Africa and the struggle against Apartheid.
Records related to the Rivonia Trial:
-Nelson Mandela’s statement from the dock at the Rivonia Trial (ICS6/5/3)
-Elias Motsoaledi's statement (ICS6/5/7)
- Correspondence, reports and statements about the treatment of political prisoners in South Africa, including reports by the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and Amnesty International
- Papers related to Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment, collected by Benson when writing her biography of Mandela, "Nelson Mandela: the Man and the Movement."
- Correspondence between Mandela and Mary Benson. There is also correspondence between Benson and others, mainly related to Mandela and campaigns for his release from prison. Correspondents include Helen Suzman, Elinor Birley, Hilda Bernstein, Oliver Tambo, Winnie Mandela, Denis Healey and Ismail Ayob.
- Typed notes on Mandela and other prisoner
-News clippings concerning Mandela, mainly from British newspapers. Subjects covered in particular detail include the Rivonia Trial and campaigns for Mandela's release (ICS6/8)
Benson, Mary
Mandela Street in eLuxolweni (previously CC Lloyd township), East London
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Supplementary School in Camden, London
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela speech live : [Filmography]
Part of Filmography
Ecletic generation
Meaning of Mandela : A literary and intellectual celebration
Part of Reference Books
Mangcu, Xolela
Halala Madiba : Nelson Mandela in poetry
Part of Reference Books
Bartlett, Richard
Launch of 46664, 2003.10.21, London: [Recorded Event]
Part of 46664 Collection
46664
46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90, 2008.06.27, London: [Recorded Event]
Part of 46664 Collection
46664
46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90, 2008.06.27, London: [Recorded Event]
Part of 46664 Collection
46664
Nelson Mandela's Wembley Speech
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
University of Dundee, 1962, London: [Set of 1 Image]
Peto, Michael
Elected Honorary Vice-President of the National Union of Students (NUS)
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Nelson Mandela Close in Harlesden, Borough of Brent NW10 8BQ
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela Road, Borough of Kent
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Nelson Mandela ornamental garden in High Street, Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, HU1 1NQ
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
APN, 1960s-1990s, South Africa, Angola: [Set of 30 Still Images]
APN
Mandela Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM17
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Agencies, 1930-2013, South Africa and abroad
Various
Reuters, 1997.07, London: 1 [Still Image]
Stone, Dennis
Press Association, 1996.07.09, London: [1 Still Image]
Cheskin, David
People’s Gallery in London named one of their rooms the 'Nelson Mandela Room'
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
New offices of Council of Haringway are named after Mandela
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Haringey Borough Council named a housing development 'Nelson Mandela'
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Street in Camden, previously it was called Selous Street
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Nelson Mandela Housing Block in Hackney, London
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mandela Way in Borough of Southwalk SE 1
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Certificate from Mercury Gold International
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mercure de Or International
Helen Suzman : Bright star in a dark chamber
Part of Reference Books
Renwick, Robin
Honorary membership of the National Union of Teachers
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
National Union of Teachers
Freedom of the City of Baton Rouge
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Metropolitan Council
Presidential Citation from the Meharry Medical College in Nashville
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Meharry Medical College
Address by President Nelson Mandela to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Mexico City
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Miami Beach Medallion of Honour
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Miami Beach Council
Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston Upon Hull
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
City of Kingston Upon Hull
British Defence and Aid Fund Southern Africa : [Part 1]
Part of Anti-Apartheid Movement Archives
British Defence and Aid Fund Southern Africa : [Part 2]
Part of Anti-Apartheid Movement Archives
Autograph Hunters [slLztDkrh5I]
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of 46664 Collection
46664
Appeal by Mandela for help in solving Thames murder of a young boy
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Address at the British Red Cross Humanity Lecture, London, 10 July 2003
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Address at event hosted by Investec, London, October 2003
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Address at Opening Ceremony of the new development at Southwark Cathedral, April 2001
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Presidency of the United World Colleges (UNC) International Council
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
United World Colleges (UNC)
Interview by President Nelson Mandela to the Financial Times : Interview to Financial Times
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Honorary doctorate of Science (Economics) from the University of London
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
University of London
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
World Civilisation : Inuagural BP Lecture, British Museum, November 2000
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Rivonia Trial
Joffe, Joel
Speech by President Mandela on being Welcomed to the City of Westminister
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Life Under Apartheid Collection
Part of Rivonia Trial
The programmes and documents in this collection illustrate what life was like for ordinary South Africans under Apartheid, as well as documenting key political moments.
Items related directly to the Rivonia Trial:
-BBC Television programme: Panorama: Race Problems Around the World. The documentary deals with the growth of racial tension in the Britain and the USA as Mandela is imprisoned for life. This programme was first broadcast on 15 June 1964. 50 minutes, 25 seconds in length. Contains a report by Robin Day from Pretoria where Mandela and others have been sentenced in the Rivonia Trial. Includes interviews with those who condemn the trial and sentencing: Helen Suzman, Alan Paton, Winnie Mandela.
-Letter from a cameraman about "Panorama" programme (28 June 19964). This letter was sent by Ernest Christie to the series producer David Wheeler on South African press reaction to Robin Day's segment in the "Panorama: Race Problems Around the World" which he had filmed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
African Writers' Club: BBC Africa Services Collection
Part of Rivonia Trial
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Rivonia Trial, South Africa, 1963-4: Nelson Mandela Dictabelt Dubbings
Part of Rivonia Trial
Dubbings of seven dictabelts loaned by the National Archives of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, of court recordings made at the Court of Justice in Pretoria on 20 April 1964. The blue 'dictabelts' are a type of audio recording, developed by the Dictaphone company, which was mainly used in offices between the 1940s and the 1960s. The short broad plastic belts were capable of being flattened and posted but could not be wiped and reused. It appears that the whole Rivonia Trial was recorded on dictabelts in line with normal court procedure at the time. These dubbings comprise only the opening of the defence case by Defence Counsel Bram Fischer, followed by interjections from Justice Quartus de Wet and Prosecutor Percy Yutar, then a three-hour speech by Accused Number One (Nelson Mandela). Extracts from the recordings have been published by SABC entitled 'The voice of Nelson Mandela: extracts from famous speeches', SABC/EMI, 2002 (EMI 724353736521; NSA shelfmark 1CD0189137).
Transcripts available.
Untitled
British Library Newspaper Collection
Part of Rivonia Trial
Collections includes all UK national daily and Sunday newspapers from 1801 to the present, most UK and Irish regional and local newspapers, selected newspapers from around the world in European languages, a range of UK and Irish popular periodicals, mostly published weekly and fortnightly.
These would include coverage of the Rivonia Trial.
British Library
Part of Rivonia Trial
Untitled
Address to the "International Action Against Child Poverty" Conference, February 2001
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
MeSAB
Script for UK Comic Relief on Make Poverty History
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Rivonia Trial
Benson, Mary
On Trial For Their Lives: The Accused at Rivonia
Part of Rivonia Trial
Benson, Mary
Part of Rivonia Trial
Wall, Patrick
Offical Salute from Miami-Dade County
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners
Decoration for Merit in Gold from the Minister of Defence of South Africa
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Minister of Defense
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Nelson Mandela Scholarship Programme at the Unilever Foundation for Education and Development
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Africa and Its Position in the World Today
Part of Speeches
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Prison Collection
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Prison Collection
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Honorary doctorate of Humanity from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Foreign Office: Cultural Relations Department
Part of Mandela Materials
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
46664 Sound and Film Collection
Part of 46664 Collection
46664
National Archives United Kingdom
Part of Mandela Materials
Part of Nelson Mandela Foundation Papers
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Part of Bibliography
Kemp, Stephanie