Series NMPP 2009/8 - Notebooks and Notes

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Identity area

Reference code

ZA COM NMPP 2009/8

Title

Notebooks and Notes

Date(s)

  • 1990 - 2001 (Accumulation)

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

8 archival boxes; 28 notebooks, 11 folders and 2 diaries

Context area

Name of creator

(18 July 1918-5 December 2013)

Biographical history

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited by Nelson Mandela

Content and structure area

Scope and content

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.

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Accruals

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Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Access by permission of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Box 4, Files 1 -2; Box 5, Files 3 - 5; Box 7, Files 9 and 11 are closed.
Some materials may contain personal or confidential information. Access to these materials may be restricted as stipulated by legislation, Archives policy, or the donor. Please consult the archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Permission of copyright holder required.
Copyright held by the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

Language and script notes

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Finding aids

Finding aid available

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Description identifier

notebooks-and-notes

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Dates of creation revision deletion

2011-07-01

Language(s)

  • English

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