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Cowley House (Creator)
Repository: Manuscripts and Archives, University of Cape Town Libraries, University of Cape TownReference code: BC1039
Extent: ca.2500 items. Extent of Black Sash material is unknown.
City: Cape Town
Dated: 1985-1991. Dates of Black Sash material is unknown.
Scope:The collection consists of papers which tell the story of the running of Cowley House in its various phases and roles. Minute books, correspondence and some early background material tell the story of the role of Cowley House as a haven for visitors to political prisoners in the Western Cape. Letters from prisoners requesting assistance, requests for permits to visit prisoners etc paint a graphic picture of the problems of prisoners and their families. The records from 1990 onwards are a valuable source of information about the release of prisoners. The Black Sash material is sparse and under the heading Now we are Free.
Media: Publications
Themes:Freedom; Politics
Condition of access / use: UnrestrictedPercentage of collection relevant to Black Sash: 1 - 19%
Location contact details
Organisation: Manuscripts and Archives, University of Cape Town Libraries, University of Cape TownTelephone: 27 (0)21 650 4424
Fax: 27 (0)21 686 1505
Email: lib-mss@uct.ac.za
Website: http://www.lib.uct.ac.za/mss/
Street address: Oppenheimer Institute Building, Upper Campus University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
Postal address: Private Bag X3
Area: Rondebosch
City: Cape Town
Postal code: 7701
Province / State: Western Cape
Country: South Africa