Collection 490 - Helen Suzman

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ZA MR-MM-490

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Helen Suzman

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  • 1966-1994 (Creation)

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approx. 4 files

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(7 November 1917 - January 2009)

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Collection includes documentation concerning the following:
Helen Suzman's visits to Robben Island and Victor Verster prisons (1967, 1982, and 1985). Reports on prison conditions at Robben Island, submitted by Nelson Mandela and Neville Alexander (1967). Law text books to be sent to Nelson Mandela (1974). Robben Island geographical information, conditions and treatment of prisoners. Lord Nicholas Bethell's interactions with Nelson Mandela. Includes documents about the possible release of Nelson Mandela.

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