Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- May-June 1988 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 printed periodical (magazine); paper
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) was established to support individuals and groups opposed to apartheid in South Africa and other forms of political repression in Southern Africa. It provided legal aid, published newsletters and bulletins, and supported the families of detainees and political prisoners.
Repository
Archival history
Published as part of the regular 'Focus' periodical series by IDAF. Distributed internationally to inform about repression in Southern Africa.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated or deposited by the International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) as part of its publications programme.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue of 'Focus' covers military and political developments in Angola and Namibia during early 1988, including South African military actions, diplomatic pressures, and the involvement of international actors. It also outlines the objectives and activities of the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa and provides information on affiliated committees and the publications programme.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
No appraisal or destruction actions have been taken; retained as part of the permanent IDAF publications collection.
Accruals
Further issues of 'Focus' and related IDAF publications are expected.
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically by issue number within the 'Focus' periodical series.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original held by UK-PWP repository.
Existence and location of copies
Copies may exist in other libraries and archives with IDAF holdings.
Related units of description
Other issues of 'Focus' and IDAF publications.
Publication note
'Focus' is published six times a year by IDAF under Clause (iii) of its objects. ISSN: 0308-3586.
Notes area
Note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes maps and source abbreviations.
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Subject)
- UNITA (Subject)
- South African Defence Force (Subject)
- Cuban Armed Forces (Subject)
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Description control area
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition.
Status
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
Script(s)
Arabic
Sources
Archivist's note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes maps and source abbreviations.