Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM NMAP 2012/57
Title
Jacques Moreillon Collection
Date(s)
- ca. 2004-2009 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 file of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr Moreillon was part of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation that visited Robben Island from 1963 to 1986.
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Dr Jacques Moreillon
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Scope and content
The collection consists of a report of 3 visits by Dr Jacques Moreillon as ICRC Delegate General for Africa to Robben Island (1973, 1974 and 1975) and his meetings with Nelson Mandela during and after his incarceration. It also includes a manuscript, “Moments with Madiba”; a letter to Mandela dated 25 April 2005; and a brief resume of Moreillon, dated 2009. The report and manuscript cover the period 1963-2004, focusing on 1973 onwards.
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Conditions governing access
Report and manuscript embargoed by donor until January 2015. Embargo lifted and manuscript released in July 2017.
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Existence and location of originals
https://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/moments-with-madiba
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2013-11-21
Language(s)
- English