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Transvaal Rural Action Committee Records

Transvaal Rural Action Committee (TRAC) (Donor)

Repository: Historical Papers, University of the Witwatersrand
Reference code: AG2735
Extent: 150 boxes. Extent of Black Sash materials is about 4-5 folders
City: Johannesburg
Dated: 1980s-1998. Dates of Black Sash materials are early 1980s-early 1990s
Scope:Records of a non-profit land NGO, previously affiliated to Black Sash, which supports rural communities and works towards better access to land and resources for the historically disadvantaged in rural areas.

The original TRAC was established as a programme of the Black Sash Movement in 1982 to oppose the Apartheid government's racist policy of forced removals. From 1982-1992 the focus was on stpping forced removals, raising awareness about forced removals, and providing support to victims. After 1992 the structure and focus of the organisation changed to reflect the changing political climate. This database only deals with records from the period of Black Sash involvement (1982-1992).

Media: Text documents; Ephemera

Themes:Land; Legal issues; Other organisations; Rural work

Administrative / biographical history:Ranking might be incorrect as guide didn't provide enough information to assess. Themes and media may be incomplete for same reason.

Condition of access / use: Unrestricted
Percentage of collection relevant to Black Sash: 20 - 49%

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Location contact details

Organisation: Historical Papers, William Cullen Library, University of the Witwatersrand
Telephone: 27 (0)11 717 1940
Fax: 27 (0)11 717 1940
Email: michele.pickover@wits.ac.za, zofia.sulej@wits.ac.za, gabriele.mohale@wits.ac.za
Website: http://www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za
Street address: Room 2, Ground Floor, William Cullen Library, East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein
Postal address: Private Bag X1 PO Wits
Area: Braamfontein
City: Johannesburg
Postal code: 2050
Province / State: Gauteng
Country: South Africa