Collection 111 - Denis Kuny Papers

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ZA MR-RT-111

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Denis Kuny Papers

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  • 1952 - 2000 (Accumulation)

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1 box relates to Rivonia Trial ; Publications, Text-based documents

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Court records and other documents relating to trials in which Kuny (an advocate) was involved, including the Rivonia Trial where Denis Kuny was junior counsel. One box of Rivonia Trial material contains: A1.1 Indictments 1963 ; A1.2 Motion to quash the indictment 1963 ; A1.3 Defence requests for further particulars and the State's reply thereto; A1.4 Documents relating to Accused no 8 (James Kantor) including affidavit, request for particulars, petition, notes and a press cutting.

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Unrestricted

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Inventory available online - http://www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za/inventory.php?iid=8376

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