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Papers of Mary Benson

The collection comprises the drafts, research notes and transcripts for interviews used by Mary Benson for her publication The African Patriots: The Story of the African National Congress of South Africa (London, Faber & Faber, 1963). Also includes articles on famous African leaders written by Z. K....

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Date(s) of creation:	1946 - 1974
Level:	Collection
Format:	Archive

Papers of Mary Benson

The African Patriots: Drafts
- Draft 1 typescript of The African Patriots.
- Draft 2 typescript of The African Patriots
The African Patriots: Research notes
- 18 Bundles and loose handwritten notes.
- Pan-African Congress documents used in evidence at PAC trials in 1964, Patrick Duncan/Portlako Lebal...
The African Patriots: Edited transcripts of interviews.
ANC and South Africa: Articles, lectures and correspondence.
South Africa and the Commonwealth
- Notes on a meeting in the House of Commons to discuss South Africa.
- Memorandum [and drafts] to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers and a press statement.
- Correspondence about signing a letter to the Times on South Africa and the Commonwealth.
- Notes on meeting to discuss South Africa and the Commonwealth.
- Typescript Arguments about South Africa and the Commonwealth.
Newspapers and cuttings
Press cuttings relating to South Africa and the Commonwealth.
Press cuttings and pamphlets concerning political protest in South Africa.
Press cuttings concerning political protest, especially the Treason Trials and Rivonia Trials.