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
Repository
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.
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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.
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
Copyright held by the Nelson Mandela Foundation
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Finding aids
Finding aid available
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
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Description control area
Description identifier
notebooks-and-notes
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Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
2011-07-01
Language(s)
- English