Identity area
Reference code
NMPP-PC-2009/5.2-5.2.12
Title
CNA 1990 Diary
Date(s)
- ? (Accumulation)
Level of description
subsubseries
Extent and medium
One pocket size diary
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Accession number 2009/5
Deposited by Nelson Mandela
Date received - unknown
Deposited by Nelson Mandela
Date received - unknown
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The item consists of a 1990 diary given to Mandela by JN and Radhi Singh when they visited him at Victor Verster Prison. Mandela made very few entries, and his last entry is on 13 January. He describes a group of ducks that had wandered into the house which served as his jail. Only the pages with writing on it has been digitised and the back and front cover and will be described in detail.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access by permission of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright held by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Finding aid available
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Digitised by the NMCM