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Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
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Childhood Days

Chapter 1 of the unpublished autobiography written on Robben Island in 1976, covering the period between his birth and his passage of rite into manhood.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Correspondence with Kgalema Motlanthe

Letter sent by Nelson Mandela to Kgalema Motlanthe, Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC). It includes a handwritten draft, a typed version and a fax cover sheet.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Letter to Kofi Annan [un004.jpg]

Page 2 of 2 of a letter written by Nelson Mandela to Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations re the Burundi Peace Mission.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Letter to Kofi Annan [un003.jpg]

Page 1 of 2 of a letter written by Nelson Mandela to Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations re the Burundi Peace Mission.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Letter to Kofi Annan [un002.jpg]

Page 2 of 2 of a letter written by Nelson Mandela to Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations re the Burundi Peace Mission.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Letter to Kofi Annan [un001.jpg]

Page 1 of 2 of a letter written by Nelson Mandela to Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations re the Burundi Peace Mission.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Correspondence with Kofi Annan

The series consists to two letters sent by Nelson Mandela to Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, in his role as facilitator of the Burundi Peace Mission.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Mandela’s unpublished autobiographical manuscript written on Robben Island

Electronic files (MS Word - converted to PDF and jpeg) of Nelson Mandela's original autobiography written on Robben Island. It covers his life story from birth to about 1976. It was intended that the manuscript be published to mark Mr Mandela's 60th birthday in 1978 and help draw attention to the freedom struggle. The ANC leadership decided not to publish it. It later formed the basis for Mr Mandela's autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom".

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Donald Card Collection

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6
  • Subseries
  • 1969-02-04 - 1971-04-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

Two hardcover exercise books containing handwritten drafts of letters from Nelson Mandela to family, friends, and the authorities; and 1 loose sheet with record of family visits.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Assorted Papers

  • NMPP-PC-2009/5.2
  • Subseries
  • 1980 - 1990
The subseries consists of a 1990 diary given to him by JN and Radhi Singh, Methodist Church Sunday Service booklet and a file of assorted papers.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Prison Desk Calendars

The subseries consists of 12 printed desk calendars with handwritten notes covering the period between 1976 and 1989. The years 1978 and 1985 are missing from the collection. The calendars were used as a diary by Nelson Mandela while in prison and contain entries concerning matters such as visits, dreams, films, books, personal health and politics.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Mandela notes during CODESA

  • ZA COM NMPP-2009/84
  • Series
  • 1992
Two notes by Mandela: one to Winnie on CODESA notebook page; one with notes on back of ‘while you were out’ slip.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement issued by the Honorary Secretary of the All-in-African National Action Council, 1961.06.05: [Set of 4 Images]

  • ZA COM NMPP 2010/51
  • page
  • 1961-06-05
Typed statement issued and signed by Nelson Mandela in his capacity as Secretary of the All-in-African National Action Council. The statement expresses disgust at the action of the authorities in closing the Fort Hare and Healdtown educational institutions, thereby victimising students for participating in a peaceful nation-wide protest (being a stay-away which was organised by the Council to coincide with South Africa's becoming a Republic on 31 May 1961).
Includes covering note and envelope.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Notebooks and Notes

  • ZA COM NMPP 2009/8
  • Series
  • 1990 - 2001
This series consists of 28 notebooks, 11 folders of notes written on a variety of sheets of paper, in notebooks and diaries by Nelson Mandela. It also includes 2 diaries kept by his secretaries.
It contains Nelson Mandela’s handwritten notes from the time of his release until his retirement from politics. There are also desk diaries from the Presidential period. It documents deliberations, personal thoughts, important meetings with heads of state, ANC meetings and communication with comrades, formal and informal discussion with people from all walks of life. Also included are notes received from other people by Mr Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Private and Personal Papers

  • ZA COM NMPP 2009/7
  • Series
  • c1930-2007
This series is divided into 2 subseries:
I: Nelson Mandela’s 3 passports, including his first legal passport, which was issued on 19 February 1990.
II: A copy of the death certificate of Mandela’s mother, Fanny Nosekeni Mandela and 6 Methodist church membership cards (Sunday School).

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Rick Stengel Interviews with Nelson Mandela

  • ZA COM NMPP 2009/57
  • Series
  • 1993 - 1994
Audio recordings and transcripts of conversations that Rick Stengel had with Nelson Mandela for the research of Long Walk to Freedom, covering Nelson Mandela's life from 1918-1994.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my Darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_157
  • Item
  • 1971-02-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To O/B Fourie

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_154
  • Item
  • 1971-01-02
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to O/B Fourie. In Afrikaans, He complain about censorship and the withholding letters of Winnie

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my Darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_152
  • Item
  • 1970-12-28
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear Fatima [Fatima Meer]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_150
  • Item
  • 1971-03-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Fatima Meer

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To the Minister of Justice

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_144
  • Item
  • 1970-11-19
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to the Minister of Justice. In Afrikaans, He request for meeting to discuss family matters with him

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To the command officer Major Huiseman

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_143
  • Item
  • 1970-11-15
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to the command officer Major Huiseman.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_140
  • Item
  • 1970-11-16
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 3 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear Onica [Onica Mashigo]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_138
  • Item
  • 1970-11-08
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Onica Mashigo about the announcement of her father death.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear Zindzi [Zindzi Mandel]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_129
  • Item
  • 1970-12-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughter Zindzi Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear chief [Jonguhlanga]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_124
  • Item
  • 1970-11-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to chief Jonguhlanga

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my Darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_118
  • Item
  • 1970-10-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Brigadier Aucamp

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_114
  • Item
  • 1970-09-14
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Brigadier Aucamp.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To the Minister of Justice

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_113
  • Item
  • 1970-09-14
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to the Minister of Justice requesting to meet Winnie Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Heit my bla [Makgatho Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_111
  • Item
  • 1970-08-31
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his son Makgatho Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my Darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_109
  • Item
  • 1970-08-31
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To our dear ma [Mrs S M Molema]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_107
  • Item
  • 1970-08-31
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mrs. SM Molema

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Our dear Zuki [Zukiswa Matji]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_105
  • Item
  • 1970-08-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Zukiswa Matji.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my Darling [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_103
  • Item
  • 1970-08-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Nobandla Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Dade wethu [Winnie Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_099
  • Item
  • 1970-07-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Our dear hayebo [Jane Xaba]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_097
  • Item
  • 1970-06-29
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Jane Xaba

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Dade wethu [Nobandla Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_093
  • Item
  • 1970-06-20
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 4 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Our dear Ma [Nokukanya Luthuli]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_091
  • Item
  • 1970-06-08
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Nokukanya Luthuli about Chief Luthuli’s role and his death.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My Darling [Maki Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_085
  • Item
  • 1970-05-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughter Maki.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To dear Kgatho [Makgatho Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_081
  • Item
  • 1970-03-31
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his son Makgatho.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

to My dear Uncle Marsh [Marshall Xaba]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_071
  • Item
  • 1970-02-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Marshall Xaba concerning the house in Orlando West.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To A! Vulindlela

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_067
  • Item
  • 1970-01-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Vulindlela thanking him for his role at Thembi's funeral.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Dade Wethu [Winnie Madikizela-Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_063
  • Item
  • 1970-01-01
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in which he discusses the book by Langenhoven "Skaduwees van Nasaret" [Shadows of Nazareth].

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Our dear Vuyo [Vuyo Masondo]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_061
  • Item
  • 1969-12-15
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mrs Vuyo Masondo re the death of her brother Mbulelo

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My dear Thoko [Lydia Thoko Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_059
  • Item
  • 1969-11-29
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughter -in-law Lydia Thoko Mandela re the death of Thembi and her future plans.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Our dear Nolusapho [Irene Mkwayi]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_057
  • Item
  • 1969-11-19
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Irene Mkwayi thanking her for the condolence card he received on the death of Thembi.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My dear Radebe [Mashumi Paul Mzaidume]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_055
  • Item
  • 1969-11-19
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mashumi Paul Mzaidume concerning Makgatho and his children's education among other issues.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Dade Wethu [Winnie Madikizela-Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_051
  • Item
  • 1969-11-16
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 4 pages written by Mandela to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela discussing her upcoming trial.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My dear Tshezi [Adelaide Mase]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_049
  • Item
  • 1969-11-03
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mrs Adelaide Mase discussing Tembi's funeral and other matters.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My dear Mtshana [Nomfundo Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_045
  • Item
  • 1969-09-08
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his niece, Nomfundo Mandela consoling her, about her studies and living in Johannesburg.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My darlings [Zeni and Zindzi Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_041
  • Item
  • 1969-08-03
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughters Zenani and Zindzi about the death of Thembi.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear Sef [Sefton Vuthela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_038
  • Item
  • 1969-07-29
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 3 pages written by Mandela to Sefton Vuthela, his brother-in-law.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To dear Kgatho [Makgatho Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_036
  • Item
  • 1969-07-28
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his son Makgatho in which he commiserates and reminisces re the death of Thembekile.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Attention: Col. van Aarde

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_035
  • Item
  • 1969-07-22
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to the Commanding officer of Robben Island, Colonel van Aarde requesting permission to attend the funeral of his son, Thembekile.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Evelyn [Evelyn Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_033
  • Item
  • 1969-07-16
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his first wife Evelyn Mandela about the death of their eldest son, Thembekile, in a car accident.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My darling [Winnie Madikizela-Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_031
  • Item
  • 1969-07-16
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela informing her of the death of his eldest son, Thembekile.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My dear Niki [Niki Iris Xaba]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_027
  • Item
  • 1969-07-15
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his sister-in-law Niki Iris Xaba about the detention of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My darling [Winnie Madikizela-Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_025
  • Item
  • 1969-06-23
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela when she was detained.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My darlings [Zeni and Zindzi Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_023
  • Item
  • 1969-06-23
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughters Zenani and Zindzi when their mother, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was detained.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To our dear ma [Mrs P K Madikizela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_019
  • Item
  • 1969-05-04
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his mother-in-law, Mrs P K Madikizela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Hemarie Vehalie Aminabehn [Amina Cachalia]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_017
  • Item
  • 1969-04-08
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Amina Cachalia. The letter is addressed to "Hemarie Vehalie Aminabehn" which means "our dear sister Amina" in Gujarati.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To Mntan'omhle [Mthetho Mathanzima]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_013
  • Item
  • 1969-03-17
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mthetho Mathanzima. Letter addressed to Mntan'omhle, which is "Chief" in IsiXhosa

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To my dear nephew [Gibson Kente]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_011
  • Item
  • 1969-03-30
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Gibson Kente.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To [Lilian Ngoyi]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_009
  • Item
  • 1969-03-30
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Lilian Ngoyi. The letter is addressed to "my beloved sister" in Sepedi (Northern Sotho).

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

To My Darling [Maki Mandela]

  • ZA COM NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/6-NMF_Dcard_V1_007
  • Item
  • 1969-02-16
  • Part of Prison Collection

This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughter Maki.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Ahmed Kathrada Collection II

  • ZA COM NMAP 2011/7
  • Series
  • Unknown
Copies of document in Mandela's hand which serves as a covering note for the document in AM Kathrada's hand and in another hand which follows.

Kathrada, Ahmed Mohamed (Kathy)

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