Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- [ca. 1990] (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 printed publication; 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
This document formed part of the IDAF's official publications, produced during the period of transition following the unbanning of IDAF and other organisations in South Africa. It was distributed internationally and archived as part of the IDAF collection.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from the offices of the International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF), London.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This publication reflects on the achievements of the International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) in supporting the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa and the wider region, including Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. It discusses the transition of IDAF's work to South African organisations following the unbanning of IDAF and the release of Nelson Mandela. The document outlines the ongoing need for support, the transfer of archives and resources to South African institutions, and the broader humanitarian objectives of the Fund.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
No appraisal or destruction scheduled; retained as part of the permanent archive due to historical significance.
Accruals
No further accruals expected.
System of arrangement
Maintained in original order as part of the IDAF publications series.
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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 at UK-PWP.
Existence and location of copies
Copies deposited in South African institutions and international resource centres as described in the document.
Related units of description
See other IDAF publications and archival records within the UK-PWP collection.
Publication note
Published by IDAF Publications Ltd., Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR. ISSN 0960572X.
Notes area
Note
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes a list of sources and abbreviations for referenced newspapers and organisations.
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Access points
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Name access points
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Subject)
- South African Council of Churches (Subject)
- Human Rights Commission (Subject)
- John Collins (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition.
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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 the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. Includes a list of sources and abbreviations for referenced newspapers and organisations.