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William George Ballinger Papers

A

TRADE UNIONS

A1

(General) African Trade Unions and Associations

A1.1

African Trade Unions, recognition of

A1.1.1

Memorandum on the result of the Conference on Recognition of African Trade Unions, held on October 10_th, 1943. (Johannesburg, 25_th October, 1943)

A1.1.2

Draft memorandum of above

A1.1.3

Memorandum on Recognition of African Trade Unions issued by Johannesburg District Committee of the Communist Party of South Africa. (5/10/1943)

A1.1.4

Memorandum on the Recognition of African Trade Unions submitted to the Conference convened by the Minister of Labour, in Pretoria, 23_rd October, 1943

A1.1.5

Minutes of the Conference on Recognition of African Trade Unions held at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, Johannesburg, on Sunday, October 10_th, 1943, at 10 a.m.

A1.1.6

Suggestions submitted to Institute of Race Relations, August 1937, on the necessity of extending Legal Defence Scheme to African Trade Unions.

A1.II

African Commercial and Distributive Workers’ Union

A1.II.1  - A1.II.12

Correspondence with Department of Labour re: Conciliations Board Agreement, 2 September 1942 - 27 September 1943

A1.III

African Commercial Drivers’ Union

A1.IV

African General Workers’ Union, Port Elizabeth

A1.IV.1 – A.IV.2

Statement to Chairman and Members of Wage Board, Pretoria, 12 January 1940, re: investigation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Existing in 27 Trades and sections of Trades in Magisterial District of Port Elizabeth.

A1.V

African Iron and Steel Workers’ Union

A1.V.I – A1.V.2

Statement to the Members of the Industrial Council for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing and Engineering Industry. (Johannesburg, Sep 1940)

A1.VI

African Laundry Workers’ Union:

A1.VII

African Mineral Workers’ Union:

A1.VIII

Government African Servants’ Association:

A1.VIII.1-A1.VIII.2

Memorandum. Feb 1945

A1.IX

The Independent Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union of South Africa

A1.IX.1-A1.IX.5

Letters dated 13 Mar 1929 – 19 Mar 1929

A1.X

South African Committee on Industrial Relations

A1.X.1

Minutes of a meeting of the Committee held at 8:15 p.m. on Thurs, Dec 11 1941, in the Garment Workers’ Offices, Progress Buildings, Johannesburg

A1.X.2

Minutes of a meeting of the Committee held at 8:15 p.m. on Fri, Dec 19 1941, in the Garment Workers’ Offices, Progress Buildings, Johannesburg

A1.XI

Trade Union Council of South Africa – policy statement

A1.XII

Transvaal Council of Non-European Trade Unions:

A1.XIII

Transvaal Non-European Bus Workers’ Union

A1.XIV

Witwatersrand Gold Mines Native Clerks Association:

A1.XV

Miscellaneous:

A1.XV.1

Statistics on Predominant Offences among Non-Europeans, 1938-1939

A1.XV.2

3 articles:

A1.XV.2.1

Wages and African trade unions

A1.XV.2.2

Economic use of African man-power

A1.XV.2.3

Training and employment of Africans in Civil Service and public administration

A2

African National Congress

A2.I

Resolutions adopted at the Annual Provincial Conference of the African National Congress (Transvaal) held at Lady Selbourne Pretoria from 2.10.1948 – 4.10.1948

A2.II

Various memoranda and statements

A2.II.1

Memorandum for submission to the Native Laws Commission of Enquiry by Dr. A B Xuma, President-General of the A.N.C.

A2.II.2.1 A2.II.2.2

Memorandum of evidence presented by the President-General of the A.N.C. on behalf of the Residents of Alexandra Township, dated 27.9.1943 (2 versions)

A2.II.3

Memorandum presented to Commission of Inquiry regarding the provision of an organised national health service by Dr A B Xuma M.D., D.P.H., President-General, A.N.C., Oct 1943

A2.II.4

Statement of evidence by Dr A B Xuma [1943?]

A2.II.5

Anti-Apartheid pamphlet issued by A.N.C. [ca mid 1960s]

A2.II.6

Statement on Union of South Africa Defence Forces by A.N.C. [ca.1950s]

A2.II.7.1 – A2.II.7.2

Anti-Leballo pamphlets [ca.1960s?]

A3

Friends of Africa

A3.1

Constitution: Origin and history

A3.I.1.1 – A3.I.1.2

Constitution (plus copy with Schedules B & C & letterheads) of the Society of the Friends of Africa

A3.I.2.1 – A3.I.2.2

Document on the Society of Friends of Africa (plus copy) with Schedules B & C attached

A3.I.3.1 – A3.I.3.2

Pamphlets

A3.II

Reports, 1930-1939

A3.II.1

Report by W G Ballinger dated 20.3.1935 to the Secretary & Members, Friends of Africa Committee, on his visit to England in June 1934

A3.II.2

Report prepared for the British Trade Union Congress on the recruiting of indigenous workers Convention at the I.L.O. Conference, Geneva 1936

A3.II.3.1 – A3.II.3.2

Industrial report (plus copy) by W G Ballinger for the period 1.10.1936 to 31.12.1936

A3.II.4.1. – A3.II.4.2

Industrial report, October – December 1936 (plus copy), by W G Ballinger. Dated 9.1.1937

A3.II.5

Candidature of W G Ballinger for Senate election, Orange Free State –Transvaal Division in terms of the Representative of Natives Act, 1936. Dated 10.2.1937.

A3.II.6.1 – A3.II6.2

2_nd Report by the Southern African Adviser (W G Ballinger) addressed to the Chairman and Executive, SAIRR, dated 20.4.1937, on the activities of the Friends of Africa in Southern Africa.

A3.II.7

3_rd Report of the Southern African Adviser addressed to the Chairman and Executive, SAIRR, dated 30.8.1937, on the activities of the Friends of Africa in Southern Africa.

A3.II.8

Interim Industrial Report by W G Ballinger addressed to the Chairman and Executive, SAIRR, dated 28.20.1937, on occurrences affecting Native workers and organisation.

A3.II.9

Report entitled “Native Wages and the cost of living” prepared by W G Ballinger on the suggestion of and with the aid of a Financial Grant from the Executive of the SAIRR, July 1938

A3.II10

Report for the Quarter ending September 1939, dated 30.9.1939

A3.II.11.1 – A3.II.11.2

Report by W G Ballinger (Representative) addressed to the Chairman, Secretary and Executive, South African Trades and Labour Council, dated 20.12.1939, on his journey to Port Elizabeth to prepare the Wage Board Case.

A3.III

Reports 1940 – 1941

A3.III.1.1 – A3.III.1.2

A3.III.2.1 – A3.III.2.2

Statement prepared by W G Ballinger dated 20.3.1940 on the Workmen’s Compensation Act 1934, plus copy

A3.III.3.1 – A3.III.3.2

Report (plus copy) by W G Ballinger with a note by Mrs Ballinger, dated 30.4.1940, entitled “The Shooting of Native Mine-workers at Nkana, Northern Rhodesia Copper Belt.’

A3.III.4

Report, August 1940, by Self Mampuru on his activities during that month

A3.III.5.1 – A3.III.5.2

Report, plus copy, for the period January – August 1940, on the activities of the Friends of Africa

A3.III.6.1 – A3.III.6.2

Report, plus copy, for the period October 1940 – June 1941, dated 30.6.1941, by W G Ballinger on the activities of the Friends of Africa

A3.IV

Reports 1942 – 1950

A3.IV.1

Report of activities by W G Ballinger for January 1942

A3.IV.2.1 – A3.IV.2.2

Report, plus copy, of activities for February 1942, dated 27.2.1942

A3.IV.3

Report on the Work of the Office for January, February and March, 1942, by W G Ballinger

A3.IV.4.1 – A3.IV.4.2

Report for the period May – June 1942, by W G Ballinger, dated 14.7.1942

A3.IV.5

Report on work for the half year January to June 1942

A3.IV.6.1 – A2.IV.6.2

Report for the period January to July 1942, including Appeal for Funds

A3.IV.7.1 – A3.IV.7.2

Report, July 1942, by W G Ballinger on his activities

A3.IV.8

Report, July 1942, by Self Mampuru on his activities

A3.IV.9.1 – A3.IV.9.2

Secretary/Organizer’s Report – August 1942, plus copy with “African Consultant’s Report” by Self Mampuru, by W G Ballinger, dated 7.9.1942

A3.IV.10.1 – A3.IV.10.2

Report, September and October, 1942, by Self Mampuru, dated 29.10.1942

A3.IV.11.1 – A3.IV.11.2

Special report: Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Natal on othe “Need to survey, co-ordinate and direct Non-European lower-paid workers” Case dated 17.11.1942

A3.IV.12

Report by Self Mampuru covering November and December 1942, dated 31.12.1942

A3.IV.13.1 – A3.IV.13.2

Annual report (and copy) for the year 1942 by W G Ballinger, dated February 1943

A3.IV.14.1 – A3.IV.14.2

Report (plus copy) January – February 1943, by Self Mampuru, dated 6.3.1943

A3.IV.15

Report March – April 1943, by Self Mampuru, dated 30.4.1943

A3.IV.16

Quarterly report of the Pretoria Branch of the Friends of Africa, dated May 1943

A3.IV.17

Report: May- June 1943, by Self Mampuru, dated 30.6.1943

A3.IV.18.1 – A3.IV.18.2

Part of the Half-yearly report, Jan – June 1943 (plus complete copy with “African Consultant’s Activities Jan – June 1943”)

A3.IV.19

Report addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Wage Board on Determination 70 and the “Smit Report” by W G Ballinger, dated 6.9.1943.

A3.IV.20

Report: September – October 1943, by Self Mampuru

A3.IV.21

Report: November – December 1943, by Self Mampuru

A3.IV.22

Half-yearly report, January – June 1944

A3.IV.23.1 – A3.IV.23.2

Report (plus copy) by W G Ballinger, directed to the Chairman and Members, dated 31.3.1950

A3.V

Minutes 1935 – 1947

A3.V.1.1 – A3.V.1.2

Letter to W G Ballinger dated 3.7.1935, enclosing the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on 21.5.1935

A3.V.2

Minutes of the Meeting of the South African Executive Committee of the Friends of Africa, held on 12.4.1940

A3.V.3.1 – A3.V.3.2

Minutes (plus copy) of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Friends of Africa on Wednesday, 22.5.1940

A3.V.4

Minutes of Friends of Africa Committee Meeting held on Monday, 18.1.1943, enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Field Marshal J C Smuts on the Native Affairs Commission, dated 22.3.1943

A3.V.5

Minutes of a meeting of the Johannesburg Branch of the Friends of Africa, held on 5.11.1943

A3.V.6.1 – A3.V.6.4

Letter to W G Ballinger from Heather Pithey dated August 31_st 1945, enclosing the Minutes of the meetings held on 17.1.1945 and 29.5.1945 (plus copy of latter).

A3.V.7

Minutes of the Meeting of the Central Committee of the Society of the Friends of Africa held on Friday 23.5.1947

A3.V.8

Notice of a Meeting of the Central Committee to be held on 11.12.1947 incorporating Notice of Meeting of the “Pamphlets” combined Editorial Board and Management Committee to be held immediately after.

A3.V.9

Minutes of the meeting of the Central Committee held on Thursday 11.12.1947

A3VI

Correspondence 1935 – 1965

A3.VI.1

Letter to Sir Walter Citrine from W G Ballinger, Adviser to Friends of Africa Committee, dated 5.9.1935

A3.VI.2

Part of letter to “My dear Norman” from W G Ballinger, dated 20.10.1935

A3.VI.3.1 – A3.VI.3.2

Letter to A G Forsyth, Esq. From W G Ballinger, dated 19.11.1935, plus copy of Memorandum by African Federation of Trade Unions: “To the working masses of South Africa.”

A3.VI.4.1 – A3.VI.4.2

Letter to Sir Walter Citrine, from W G Ballinger, dated 6.1.1936

A3.VI.5.1 – A3.VI.5.2

Letter (plus copy) to Editor from Self Mampuru dated 21.4.1937, re revival of Nonpquase legend

A3.VI.6

Letter to The Secretary, Bantu Welfare Trust, Johannesburg, from W G Ballinger, dated 26.6.1937

A3.VI.7

Typed letter to Mr Mancu from Mrs M Ballinger re: Agricultural Census – payment of enumerators. 9.9.1937

A3.VI.8

Letter to W G Ballinger from D L Smit, Secretary for Native Affairs, acknowledging receipt of “Notes of Labour Force in South Africa”. 14.1.1938

A3.VI.9

Letter to W G Ballinger from The African Co-operative Trading Society re: his resignation of position of Honorary Advisory Director to above company. 9.2.1938.

A3.VI.10

Letter to W G Ballinger from Education Department of the Co-operative Union Ltd, re W J Mseleku and Self Mampuru. 4.11.1938

A3.VI.11

Letter to Ivan Walker, Esq, Secretary, Dept of Labour, from W G Ballinger, re: low wages paid to Africans. 20.12.1938

A3.VI.12

Letter to W G Ballinger from R A Palmer, General Secretary of the Co-operative Union Ltd, acknowledging receipt of letter and copy of pamphlet in which is reported a speech by D E McCausland, K.C.

A3.VI.13.1 – A3.VI.13.2

Letter to W G Ballinger from D L Smit, Secretary for Native Affairs, re: interview with Daily Dispatch. 19.12.1939.  W G Ballinger’s reply. 21.12.1939

A3.VI.14

Letter to the Assistant Secretary, Wage Board, from W G Ballinger informing him that he encloses documents relating to Industrial Health (see Item 5 in A3,VII). 20.12.1939

A3.VI.15

Letter to D L Smit, Secretary for Native Affairs, from W G Ballinger, re: intimated Committee of Enquiry. 8.5.1940

A3.VI.16.1 – A3.VI.16.2

Letter to Mr Creech-Jones from D Buchanan, enclosing letter to Sir Walter Citrine, requesting appointment of adviser to Native Workers at Nkana. 8.5.1940.

A3.VI.17

Letter to Chairman & Members, Wage Board, from W G Ballinger, objecting to Wage Board Recommendation 1563. 29.10.1940

A3.VI.18

Letter to J Levithan, General Secretary, National Union of Distributive Workers (unsigned), re: victimisation of members of the NUDW by the O.K.Bazaars. 6.12.1940

A3.VI.19.1 – A3.VI.19.3

Notice (“confidential”) dated 23.1.1941, enclosing letter to Mr Nhlapo from Ray E Phillips, 4.12.1940. and statement of the Gamma Sigma Clubs (signed) Ray E Phillips, 4.12.1940

A3.VI.20.1 – A3.VI.20.5

Confidential Notice, 24.1.1941, enclosing correspondence between the Department of Labour & W G Ballinger, 7.12.1940 – 6.1.1941

A3.VI.21.1 – A3.VI.21.2

Letter to Organising Secretary, Friends of Africa, from B N Wainwright, Secretary for Labour, enclosing draft constitution for local trade unions. 24.11.1941

A3.VI.22

Letter to Secretary for Labour (unsigned) re: Objections to Wage Board Recommendation, Unskilled Labour East London. 17.2.1942

A3.VI.23

Letter to Hon Minister of Labour from Margaret Ballinger and W G Ballinger requesting inclusion of small urban areas in the field of operation of the Wage Board and the extension of the C.O.L. allowance scheme to small urban areas. 15.6.1942

A3.VI.24

Letter to W G Ballinger from J M A Potgieter, Secretary for Labour, acknowledging receipt of letter and advising him of decision to apply provisions of Determination No.70 under the Wage Act. 22.7.1942

A3.VI.25

Circular letter from W G Ballinger re: extension of C.O.L. allowance to smaller urban areas. 25.7.1942

A3.VI.26

Letter to Secretary for Labour from W G Ballinger, dated 21.8.1942, headed “Current objection and suggestion – recommendation to the Minister of Labour by the Wage Board – unskilled work, Witwatersrand and Pretoria”.

A3.VI.27

Copy of letter to The Secretary, Department of Social Welfare from W G Ballinger (?) in which application is made for a grant towards works of Friends of Africa. 12.9.1942

A3.VI.28

Letter to L M Povall, Acting Secretary, SAIRR, from W G Ballinger, re: extension of C.O.L. allowance to smaller urban areas, as from 3.8.1942. 6.10.1942

A3.VI.29

Letter to Secretary of Labour from W G Ballinger, headed “Comment, objection and suggestion: Wage Board Recommendation No. 2064, Government Gazette, dated 9.10.1942 – Unskilled work: Cape Twenty Seven Trades”. 2.11.1942

A3.VI.30

Letter to Colonel J Donaldson from D Buchanan submitting application to Bantu Welfare Trust for a grant. 9.11.1942

A3.VI.31

Letter to Dr F F Winkle from W G Ballinger, containing outline of prospects for Co-operation in Southern Africa. 5.1.1943

A3.VI.32.1 – A3.32.2

Letter (plus copy) to the Rt Hon Field Marshall J C Smuts, Prime Minister, dated 5.1.1943, expressing views relating to grievances of African workers.  Signed by W G Ballinger and V M Ballinger plus six others

A3.VI.33.1

Postcard to W G Ballinger from Secretary, Wage Board, acknowledging receipt of Memorandum (dated 6.9.1943) re: Wage Board Investigation: Commercial & Distributive Trade. 9.9.1943

A3.VI.33.2

Letter to W G Ballinger from Secretary, Wage Board, informing him that the Wage Board is to hold a public sitting pursuant to its investigation into the Commercial & Distributive Trade. 13.9.1943

A3.VI.34.1 – A3.VI.34.2

Letter (and copy) to the Secretary for Labour from W G Ballinger (dated 30.11.1943) entitled: “Objections: Wage Board Recommendations: Commercial Distributive Trade”. Principal Towns: Government Gazette Notice No. 2012. 19.11.1943

A3.VI.35

Circular dated 14.12.1943 from W G Ballinger soliciting Donor or affiliated Organisations

A3.VI.36

Letter to the Secretary, Wage Board, from W G Ballinger containing representations on behalf of “lower-paid” sections of the Commercial, Distributive and Catering Trades in 36 small towns. 21.12.1943

A3.VI.37

Letter to the Hon Walter Madeley M.P. from W G Ballinger submitting his name as one of the Advisors to the SA Worker Delegate at the coming I.L.O. Conference in London. 23.8.1945

A3.VI.38

Letter to the Editor, Rand Daily Mail, from W G Ballinger on the obstacles in the way of setting up Co-operatives for Mine Workers. 21.8.1945

A3.VI.39.1 – A3.VI.39.3

Letter to the Editor, “Bantu world” (dated 18.9.1948) from the Assistant Secretary with a notice re: money awaiting African claimants from the Dairy Trade (plus copy of letter)

A3.VI.40.1 – A3.VI.40.2

Letter to W G Ballinger from P R Mosaka requesting his opinion of attached letter: “The next step towards self-governing Bantustans”. 25.8.1960

A3.VI.41

Letter to the Society for the Friends of Africa from Miss C Rayne requesting copies, if any, of South African Affairs pamphlets.  Rough draft of reply by W G Ballinger. 17.4.1965

A3.VI.42.1 – A3.VI.42.2

Undated circular (plus unsigned copy) signed by Miss N McLarty (Acting Secretary) giving information re: Society of the Friends of Africa and requesting subscriptions or donations

A3.VII

Articles 1937 – 1942

A3.VII.1

Notes of labour force in South Africa by W G Ballinger. 4.12.1937

A3.VII.2

Native industrial movements in South Africa by W G Ballinger. May 1939

A3.VII.3

Legal aid – visits to Periodical and Permanent Courts.  Report by Self Mampuru. 29.10.1939

A3.VII.4

Digestive troubles among omnibus workers – Municipal Reference Library. (1939 – 1940?) (cf A3.VI item 13)

A3.VII.5.1 – A3.VII.52

Notes for guidance in administration of African industrial & other organisations – 1 original plus I copy prepared by W G Ballinger. 1.11.1941

A3.VII.6

Report: Unskilled work – Cape by W G Ballinger. 31/3/1942

A3.VII.7.1 – A3.VII.7.2

Undated articles:

A3.VIII

Memoranda 1938 – 1949

A3.VIII.1

Memorandum to the Wage Board in connection with the investigation into conditions in the Commercial and Distributive Trades, East London. 14.6.1938. Prepared by W G Ballinger

A3.VIII.2.1 – A3.VIII.2.2

Memorandum (plus copy) reported by W G Ballinger, dated July 1938, on “Industrial Council and Wage Board fixation of wage rates for labourers in certain industries in the Union of South Africa”.

A3.VIII.3.1 – A3.VIII.3.2

Memorandum (plus undated copy) on the “Absence of Pension rights for Non-European employees of the South African Railways and Harbours” prepared by Margaret Ballinger, M.P. 7.5.1940

A3.VIII.4.1

Memorandum of dispute between Messrs O K Bazaars (1929) Ltd, and the National Union of Distributive Workers (Warehouse and Packers Branch). Attached:

A3.VIII.4.3

Document “B” – letter dated 19.7.1940 to Messrs Sonnenberg and Hoffman from T H Snitcher requesting reinstatement of dismissed employees

A3.VIII.4.4

Document “C” – Letter dated 20.7.1940 to Messrs Sonnenberg and Hoffman from T H Snitcher requesting return of all signed search agreements and compensation to Dokoda and Vumazonke

A3.VIII.4.5

Document “D” – Letter dated 8.10.1940 to Messrs O K Bazaars (1929) Ltd, from T H Snitcher re” victimisation of employees in the Chiappini Street store.

A3.VIII.5.1 – A3.VIII.5.2

Memorandum (plus copy) dated 7.10.1941, prepared by W G Ballinger, entitled “Improvement of economic, health and social conditions of Natives in urban areas: Committee of Enquiry”

A3.VIII.6

Memorandum prepared by W G Ballinger on the Native Mine Wage Commission to Members of the Commission. 31.5.1943

A3.VIII.7

Memorandum prepared by W G Ballinger on the Commission of Unemployment Insurance Act, 1947

A3.VIII.8.1 – A3.VIII.8.2

Memorandum and addendum, plus copy of memo, prepared by W G Ballinger, to the Industrial Laws Legislation Commission. 15.2.1949

A3.VIII.9.1 – A3.VIII.9.2

Undated memoranda. Memorandum (plus copy) presented to Departments of Labour and Native Affairs in respect of Rules relating to the Recognition of Native Workers’ Organisations by the Government, with said Rules attached

A3.IX

Financial statements 1940/41

A3.IX.1

Financial statement for year 1940

A3.IX.2.1 – A3.IX.2.2

Financial statement for year 1941

A3.X

Co-operative trading

A3.X.1.1 – A3.X.1.3

Statement (2 copies) plus Draft Statement on “The Native Co-operative Movement in South Africa”. Undated

A3.X.2

Questions on Co-operation by W G Ballinger. Undated

A3.X.3

The Organisation of Co-operative societies and development of trade unions among the Africans in South Africa by Self Mampuru. August 1939. (c.f. also Item a in A3.III)

A3.X.4

Co-operative trading attempt among the Africans – second report by Self Mampuru. December 1939. (c.f. also Item 1 Reports 1940/41)

A3.XI

Newsletters 1946

A3.XI.1

Newsletter no. 1. April 1946

A3.XI.2

Newsletter no.2. May – June 1946

A4

Garment Workers’ Union

A4.I

Memorandum by E S Sachs, General Secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union for the Special Conference of the South African Trades & Labour Council (12 & 13 January 1952) on the Report of the Commission of Enquiry – U.G.62-1951

A4.II

Industrial Council for the Clothing Industry (Cape): Schedule of Agreement between Cape Clothing Manufacturers’ Association and the Garment Workers’ Union of the Western Province (incomplete)

A4.III

Christmas and New Year wishes from the Chairman, Secretary, Executive Committee and Members

A5

Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union

A5.I

Constitution

A5.II

Manifesto

A5.II.1

Manifesto by Clements Kadalie

A5.II.2

Two copies of Manifesto of the I.C.U. of Africa to the Native People

A5.III

Congress Conference reports and minutes. 1928 – 1930

A5.III.1

Eighth Annual Congress: Economics and political programme for 1928 by Clements Kadalie

A5.III.2

South African Trades Union Congress: Minutes of meeting of National Executive Council, January 15_th 1928, convened to discuss the application of the I.C.U. for affiliation

A5.III.3

Minutes of meeting of Sub-committee of National Council held on February 28_th 1929

A5.III.4

National Council: “Parliamentary General Elections, 1929”. Policy

A5.III.5

Ninth Annual Congress, 22.6.1929. Report

A5.III.6

Joint Meeting: I.C.U. African Congress, Non-European Fed; Communist Party, League of African Rights

A5.III.7

Memorandum: “Proposed National general policy” submitted to the African National Congress. 19.4.1930

A5.III.8

Report on Pass Laws Conference

A5.IV

administrative and other reports 1928 - 29

A5.IV.1

Proposals for curtailing expenditure at Head Office, by Kadalie. 6.1.1928

A5.IV.2

Report and recommendations by General Secretary (Kadalie)

A5.IV.3

Administrative Report, 20.6.1929, presented to Ninth Annual Congress

A5.IV.4

I.C.U. Advisors Report, July 1928 to June 1929. 22.6.1929

A5.IV.5

W G Ballinger and Bennett Gwabini. Report on Carolina Branch of I.C.U

A5.V

Correspondence 1929 – 1950

A5.V.1.1 – A5.V.1.10

80.29166667

A5.V.2.1 – A5.V.2.29

1928

A5.V.3.1 – A5.V.3.11

1929

A5.V.4.1 – A5.V.4.24

1930s

A5.V.5

1942

A5.V.6.1 – A5.V.6.2

Undated

A5.V.6.3

Dr P Ks I Seme to A W G Champion

A5.V.6.4

W G Ballinger to Mr Pim re Durban disturbances

A5.V.6.5

Pamphlet giving notice of Mass Meetings

A5.VI

Correspondence: Legal Cases 1929 –

A5.VI.1.1 – A5.VI.1.15

1929

A5.VII

Articles re I.C.U. 1927 –

A5.VII.1 – A5.VII.19

Articles by various authors and press reports on the activities of the I.C.U.

A5.IX.1.1 – A5.IX.1.3

Accounts – Accounts incurred by the I.C.U.

A5.IX.2.1 – A5.IX.2.43

Money given to I.C.U.

A5.X

Clements Kadalie

A5.X.1 – A5.X.2

Letter from J B M Hertzog. Original holograph plus Xerox copy. 21.7.1921

A5.X.2.1. – A5.X.2.30

Correspondence with Winifred Holtby, 1926 – 28

A5.X.3.1 –A5.X.3.3

Kadalie’s prosecution: correspondence and verdict. 1928

A5.X.4.1 – A5.X.4.2

Kadalie’s resignation: Headquarter’s report

A5.X.4.3 – A5.X.4.3.1

Ballinger to W Citrine

A5.X.5.1 – A5.X.5.2

1930

A5.X.6.1 – A5.X.6.4

1950

A5.X.7.1 – A5.X.7.3

1963

A5.X.8.1 – A5.X.8.2

Undated

A5.XI

The Workers’ Herald

A5.XI.1 – A5.XI.9.2

Issues dated: 2.4.1925; 15.10.1927; 10.12.1927; 17.3.1928; 18.8.1928; 31.12.1928; 5.5.1929

A5.XII

Weekly News

A5.XII.1 – A5.XII.5

Weekly news, 1928 - 1929

A6

Non-European Conference of South Africa

A6.I

Draft constitution

A6.II.1 – A6.II.3

Various resolutions

A7

Non-European Progress Trust

A7.I.1 – A7.1.6

Trust deed, 1942 (plus copies), Power of Attorney, Application forms for scholarships

A7.II

Meetings

A7.II.1

Recommendations adopted at a meeting of the Trustees held on 11.5.1942

A7.II.2

Minutes of First Formal Meeting of Trustees held on 14.9.1942

A7.II.3.1 – A7.II.3.2

Notice of meeting to be held on 30.9.1942 with copy of resolutions adopted

A7.II.3.3

Resolution (plus copy) adopted at above meeting re formation of two Committees

A7.II.4

Minutes of Meeting of Trustees held on 30.9.1942

A7.II.5 – A7.II.5.1

Minutes of inaugural meeting of “A” Committee held on 30.9.1942, and of next meeting held on 12.11.1942

A7.II.6

Minutes of meeting of “B” Committee held on 16.3.1943, with list of Grants authorised. 16 March 1943

A7.II.7

Notice of First Annual Meeting to be held on 15.4.19?

A7.II.8

Minutes of meeting of Trustees held on 27.6.1956

A7.II.9

Minutes of Meeting of Trustees held on 19.3.1957

A7.II.10

Minutes (and copy) of Ordinary Meeting of Trustees held on 25.5.1960

A7.II.11

Minutes (and copy) of the Annual Meeting for the Year ended 31.3.1960, held on 25.5.1960

A7.II.12

Minutes of Annual Meeting for Year ended 31.3.1964, held on 14.5.1964

A7.II.13

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Trustees held on 14.5.1964

A7.III

Correspondence 1941 – 1963

A7.III.1

Steytler, Grimmer & Murray to Advocate D M Buchanan, K.C.. 23.12.1941

A7.III.2.1 – A7.III.2.4

1944 – 45

A7.III.3.1 – A7.III.3.3

1946

A7.III.4.1 – A7.III.4.5

1947

A7.III.5.1 – A7.III.5.2

1948

A7.III.6.1 – A7.III.6.3

1954

A7.III.7.1 – A7.III.7.10

1955

A7.III.8.1 – A7.III.8.9

1957 – 58

A7.III.9.1 – A7.III.9.10

1959

A7.III.10.1 – A7.III.10.4

1960

A7.III.11

1962

A7.III.12

1963

A7.III.13.1 – A7.III.13.3

Undated

A7.IV

Balance sheets and accounts

A7.IV.1 – A7.IV.25

1948 – 1956

A8

South African Railways & Harbours Non European Workers’ Union 1938 – 1956

A8.I

Memorandum submitted to General Manager, SA Railway & Harbours Administration, listing grievances of Non-European employees

A8.II – A8.II.1

Correspondence

A8.II.2

Letter from Administrative Secretary of the Ministry of Transport to Mrs Ballinger, re increases in wages of Non-European employees. 11.2.1956

A8.III

Document containing series of questions and replies pertaining to African labourers in the employ of the Railways

A9

South African Trades and Labour Council. 1935 – 1952

A9.I

Memorandum on the Principle of a National Minimum Wage. 18.3.1935

A9.II.2

Correspondence, 1935 – 1936

A9.II.1

With W G Ballinger re African Native representation at the I.L.O. Conference at Geneva 1936

A9.II.2

from Non-Sectarian Boycott Committee to W G Ballinger. 20.4.1936 & 30.4.1936

A9.II.3

to the Secretary, Friends of Africa. 20.10.1936

A9.III

Minutes of Meeting of National Executive Committee held on 28.6.1938

A9.IV

Memoranda:

A9.IV.1

“Milk and dairy products”. 13.10.1943

A9.IV.2

The Native Labour (Settlement of disputes) Bill. 25.7.1953

A9.V

Minutes of Special Conference on Industrial Legislation Commisions Report held on 12 and 13.1.1952

A10

South African Trades Union 1927 – 1938

A10.I

Annual report and balance sheet. 1.1.1927 to 31.12.1927

A10.II

Report of Proceedings at All-in Trades Union Conference, October 4 – 6 1930

A10.III

Letter from Secretary for Labour to W G Ballinger re Secretaries of Trade Unions. 6.6.1938

A11

Trades Union Congress General Council London 1929 – 1953

A11.I

Correspondence:

A11.2

1933

A11.3

1934

A11.4.I – A11.4.10

1935

A11.5

1936

A11.6

1943

A11.6.1

Citrine to Buchanan. 29.4.1943

A11.6.2 – A11.6.3

Telegrams from Citrine to Buchanan. 26.1.1943 & 12.2.1943

A12

Transport & General Workers’ Union 1928 – 1936

A12.I

1928

A12.I.1 – A12.I.10

Letters from A Creech-Jones (National Secretary) to W G Ballinger (including copy of testimonial from George S McNairn, Librarian at Motherwell)

A12.II

1929

A12.II.1

Letters from A Creech-Jones to W G Ballinger (including copy of note from Norman Leys to former, dated 19.2.1929) (9)

A12.II.2

Letters from A Creech-Jones to Norman Leys, enclosing copy of letter dated 16.2.1929 from latter to Miss Holtby. (3)

A12.II.3

Letter from E R Roux to W G Ballinger. 19.3.1929

A12.II.4

Copy of letter from C S Schmidt, Secretary for the Interior, to W G Ballinger. 19.11.1929

A12.III

1930 – 1936

A12.III.1

1930

A12.III.2.1 – A12.III.2.3

1935

A12.III.3

1936

A12.V

Tribute to Arthur Creech-Jones by Margery Perham at his funeral. 28.10.1964

A13

Workers’ Travel Association

A13.I

Correspondence 1930 – 1936

A13.I.1.1

Creech-Jones to Ballinger. 27.11.1930; 25.11.1931; 23.5.1935

A13.I.1.2

Ocean Travel Department to Ballinger. 29.7.1935

A13.I.1.3

Creech-Jones to Mrs Ballinger. 3.8.1936

B

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

B1

Civil Rights League

B1.I

Newsletters:

B1.I.1

Newsletter, March 1952

B1.I.2

Newsletter, February 1957

B1.II

Memoranda:

B1.II.1

Memorandum by A V D S Centlivres on the Report of the USA Commission on Civil Rights. April 1962

B1.II.2.1 – B1.II.2.2

Memorandum on Bantu Laws Amendment Bill. Two copies with details of Women from Western Cape arrested under the “90 day clause” of the General Laws Amendment Act. 4.3.1963

B1.II.3

Memorandum: “The Power of Arrest and the Rights of arrested persons in South Africa”. June 1965

B1.III

Pamphlet giving notice of Protest Meeting on 24.5.1962 and March on 30.5.1962

B2

International Labour Organisation

B2.I

Correspondence 1934 – 1969

B2.I.1.1 – B2.I.1.2

1934

B2.I.2

1935

B2.I.2.1

Telegram confirming acceptance of nomination of Ballinger and Nxumalo as advisers at the I.L.O. Conference, Geneva. 14.5.1935

B2.I.2.2

Ballinger’s letter of thanks. 21.6.1935

B2.I.2.3

Nxumalo’s letter of thanks. 21.6.1935

B2.I.3

1938

B2.I.3.1

Benson to Ballinger re Contracts of employment of indigenous workers. 12.2.1938

B2.I.3.2

A D Staal to Ballinger re Articles sent by latter for publication. 4.4.1938

B2.I.3.3

Benson to Ballinger re his proposed visit to South Africa. 3.6.1938

B2.I.4.1 – B2.I.4.2

1965

B2.I.5

1969

B2.I.5.1

Copy of “Press” giving notice of publication of booklet The I.L.O. and apartheid. 20.3.1969

B2.I.5.2

Two copies of letter sent by Ballinger to “Press” containing resume of above-mentioned publication. 26.5.1969

B2.II.1.1 – B2.II.1.4

Invitation from Dr and Mrs Mack Eastman to Ballinger at tea, with note and two maps attached.

B2.II.2.2

Letter from Benson. 29.6.[?]

B2.II.3.3

Handwritten draft headed “Personal” giving details of the Ballingers’ Parliamentary careers

B2.II.4.1 – B2.II.4.2

Letter from W G Ballinger to the Secretary, I.L.O. re Apartheid in industry

B2.III

Articles

B2.III.2.1

Memorandum of the Committee of Experts, I.L.O. Conference, Geneva. 4.7.1936

B2.III.2.2

Benson’s “Note on Memorandum”

B2.III.5

Speech by L A Petersen at the I.L.O. Conference, Geneva on 9.6.1960

B3

Liberal Party of South Africa

B3.I

Constitution and policy statements

B3.I.1

Constitution of the Liberal Party of South Africa

B3.I.2

Document entitled “Draft” containing outline of Policy for Liberals

B3.I.3

“Franchise and Constitutional Policy”

B3.I.4

“Relations with other organisations”

B3.I.5

Pamphlet: Must we follow the Nationalist road to disaster?

B3.I.6

Statements on the franchise by O D Wollheim and Patrick Duncan

B3.II

Reports

B3.II.1

Transvaal Provincial Division, Monthly report, August – October 1961. Dated 31.10.1961

B3.II.2

Transvaal Provincial Division Report for November 1961 – December 1962. Dated 9.2.1962

B3.II.3

Professor B Beinart and Mr L M Thompson on contact with English political parties. [undated]

B3.III

Meetings 1953 – 1954

B3.III.1

Minutes of meeting of Johannesburg Liberal Group held on 10.2.1953

B3.III.2

Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting held on 1.6.1954

B3.III.3

Minutes of Meeting of Transvaal Provincial Committee, held on Wednesday 2.6.1954

B3.III.4

Notice of Meeting of Transvaal Provincial Committee Meeting to be held on 23.6.1954

B3.III.5

Notice of National Committee Meeting to be held on 9_th and 13.7.1954

B3.IV

Correspondence

B3.V

Memoranda

B3.V.1

On the reservation of Separate Amenities Act, 1953

B3.V.2

“The Relief side of Liberal Party work”. 6.11.1961

B3.V.3

Rents – townships in S.W. complex of Johannesburg. Dec 1961

B3.V.4

Submitted to the Commission on the Prohibition of Improper Interference Bill. November 1966

B3.V.5

Group Areas Act

B3.VI

Newsletter

B3.VII

Pamphlet entitled “Displaced Persons?”

B4

Religious Organisations 1926 – 1958

B4.I

Transvaal Missionary Association

B4.I.1

Letter to Ballinger from E W Grant, Secretary, enclosing copy of letter to the Minister for Native Affairs re Ballinger’s work. 13.12.1928

B4.II

Students Christian Association of South Africa

B4.II.1

Letter from Max Yegan, Secretary to Ballinger, inviting him to speak at proposed Bantu-European Student Conference with First Draft of “Scope of Addresses”. 30.1.1930

B4.II.2

Programme of Conference, plus tentative draft programme

B4.III

International Missionary Council

B4.IV

London Missionary Society

B4.IV.1

Correspondence between Rev A M Churgwin and Ballinger:

B4.IV.1.1 – B4.IV.1.2

From Chirgwin, asking to see Ballinger again, 21.12.1934

B4.IV.2.1 – B4.IV.2.4

Copies of four letters. Chirgwin and J P Fletcher. 17.1.1935 (2); 21.1.1935; 22.1.1935

B4.IV.3.1 – B4.IV.3.2

Articles:

B4.V

Catholic Church

B4.V.1

Extract from Cape Times, 4.9.1948, entitled A Noxious policy – Roman Catholics and apartheid.

B4.V.2

Memorandum: “ Catholic social doctrine and the Native in South Africa.

B4.VI

African Methodist Episcopal Church

B4.VII

Inter-Racial Conference of Church Leaders (7 – 10 Dec 1954)

B4.VIII

Inter-Denominational African Ministers’ Federation

B4.VIII.1

Address “Changing Africa” by Rev Zaccheus R Mahabane. 20.8.1958

B4.VIII.2

Presidential address by Rev Zaccheus R Mahabane. 20.8.1958

B4.IX

Episocopal Churchmen For South Africa

B4.X

Articles

B4.X.1 – B4.X.2

Evangelistic work ( 2 copies)

B5

S A Institute of Race Relations

B5.1

Reports

B5.I.1

1950

B5.I.1.1

S M Molemi: “The African: present and future political representation”.

B5.I.1.2

Programme for Africans. 18.8.1950

B5.I.2

Institute statement: “Representation of Non-European Bill”. 1951

B5.I.3

“Urban Bantu authorities bill”. 1952

B5.I.4

1953

B5.I.4.1 – B5.I.4.7

Findings of 1953 Council meeting on Native labour (Settlement of disputes) bill

B5.I.5

On Indaba at Nongoma (plus copy). 1955

B5.I.6

Letter to Ballinger with copy of Report on Sekhuhuneland and on Diepkloof Institution. 1958

B5.I.7

S J du Toit on African farm labour. 14.1.1959

B5.I.8

1960

B5.I.8.1 – B5.I.8.2

Miss M H Draper on unrest in Pondoland

B5.I.9

Regional Secretary’s report on the Removal of Africans from the Western Cape. 16.4.1963

B5.I.10.1 – B5.I.10.2

The Financing of Bantu education, plus Afrikaans copy

B5.I.11.1 – B5.I.11.5

Dr Edgar Brookes: The Problems of municipalities and the SAIRR

B5.II

Meetings

B5.II.1

Notes of a meeting held on 17.1.1940

B5.II.2

Agenda for a meeting of the General Purposes Committee scheduled for 29.9.1953, with a report on a visit to Port Elizabeth attached

B5.II.3

Report on Executive meeting. 20.7.1960

B5.II.4

INSTITUTE COUNCIL MEETINGS Jan 14 – 17 1963. Reports by W Marshall Clark, D A Etheredge, Horace Flather, Michael Silver

B5.II.5

Treasurer’s Report, March 1963

B5.II.6

Minutes of meeting of Cape Regional Committee. 19.4.1963

B5.II.7

Thirty-fourth Annual Council Meeting, January 14 – 17 1964. Reports by Leo Katzen (2 copies), Hobart Houghton (2 copies)

B5.II.8

Thirty-sixth Annual Council Meeting, January 18 – 21 1966, by M T Moerane, J C M Mbata

B5.III

Correspondence

B5.III.1

Copy of letter from Ballinger to J D Rheinallt Jones (Adviser), acknowledging letter of 30 October. 18.12.1936

B5.III.1

Letter signed by Mrs E B Jones for A Lynn Saffery to Ballinger re attacks on Prof Hoernle. 27.12.1939

B5.III.3.1

A Lynn Saffery to Mrs Ballinger, thanking her for amendments to Report. 27.1.1940

B5.III.3.2

A Lynn Saffery to Mrs Ballinger re Co-operative Movements among Africans. 21.2.1940

B5.III.3.3

Africa Committee of Friends of Africa to A Lynn Saffery. 12.3.1940

B5.III.4

L M Povell (Acting Secretary) to Ballinger re C.O.L. Allowance. 13.10.1942

B5.IV

Press bulletins

B5.IV.1

Africans and the Workmen’s Compensation Act reprinted from “Race Relations News”, no. 14

B5.IV.2

Appeal Court decision. 21.3.1952

B5.IV.3

World trends against racial states. 29.8.1958

B5.IV.4

Startling revelations in first private farm labour survey since 1939. 7.1.1959

C

DOCUMENTS ON VARIOUS TOPICS

C1

Coloured Affairs. December 1950 - 1963

C1.1

Coloured Franchise

C1.I.1

Margaret Ballinger: The Constitutional and political implications of the Cape Coloured Franchise proposals. Article. 8.12.1950

C1.I.2

Coloured people should be instructed to lead in their own group. Article

C1.I.3

Official statement by S A Labour Party on the Coloured Vote Case Decision

C1.I.4 – C1.I.5

Cape Flats Regional Council: Open letter to the Coloured Community, and petition

C1.I.6

Margaret Ballinger: Empty compromise on Coloured Vote Bill. Dr Verwoerd further explains education policy. Article. 11.6.1954

C1.II

Prime Minister’s addresses

C1.II.1

Prime Minister’s address to the Union Council of Coloured Affairs. December 1931

C1.II.2

Toesprazle van sy Edele die Eerste Minister voor die Raad van Kleurlingsake. 4.4.1967

C1.III

Miscellaneous

C1.III.1

Statement of Herbert Hill before the House Committee on Education and Labour of the US House of Representatives. 7.5.1963

C1.III.2

Statistics – calculations for Poverty Datum Line and effective minimum level as for 1956

C2

Elections

C2.I

Articles

C2.I.1

1937

C2.I.1.1

Mrs M E McKerron: Mrs Ballinger’s strenuous campaign

C2.I.1.2

A Coincidence and some records

C2.I.2

1948

C2.I.2.1

African National Congress: Resolution pledging support for Ballinger in coming Senate election

C2.I.2.2

W G Ballinger: Election Bulletin, no,2

C2.I.2.3

W G Ballinger: Senate Election Victory Bulletin, 4.12.1948

C2.I.3

1954

C2.I.3.1

W G Ballinger: Report on Termination of Third Term (30.6.1954) of ‘Representation of Natives’ in Parliament of Union of S.A., and pending 1954 election

C2.I.4

Undated

C2.II

Correspondence

C2.II.1.1 – C2.II.1.4

1930s

C2.II.2

1948: W G Ballinger

C2.II.2.1

E S Sachs. 9.4.1948

C2.II.2.2.1 – C2.II.2.2.3

A I Minty (African Indian Organisation), 20.4.1948

C2.II.2.3

W A Coull (S.A.Council – A.E.U.):

C2.II.2.3.1 – C2.II.2.3.3

21.4.1948

C2.II.2.4

Harry Leon & Hayhoe Ltd:

C2.II.2.4.1 – C2.II.2.4.3

15.6.1948

C2.II.2.5

Jaff & Co. Ltd

C2.II.2.5.1 – C2.II.2.5.2

17.6.1948

C2.II.2.6

Bernard Patley

C2.II.2.6.1 – C2.II.2.6.2

2.7.1948

C2.II.7

A Shaban. 15.9.1948

C2.II.8

Paramount Chief Sobuza. 16.9.1948

C2.II.9

O A Oosthuizen (U.S.A.N.P.)

C2.II.9.1 –C2.II.9.3

to Mrs Ballinger. 30.9.1948

C2.II.10

I Kuper. 6.10.1948

C2.II.3

1953

C2.II.4

1954

C2.II.4.1

W G Ballinger to Mr Pereira, Dept of Non-European Affairs Vereeniging,

C2.II.4.2

Chief Native Commissioner to W G Ballinger re Senate Elections. 10.8.1954

C2.II.4.3

Ballinger to Chief Native Commissioner re Election with affidavit attached. 19.10.1948

C4.II.4.4

R G P Pretorius to S M Mamabela. 19.10.1954

C4.II.4.5

Ballinger and Chief Native Commissioner re nomination for election to Senate

C4.II.4.6

Circular to Chiefs of Local Council and Electoral Committee (Pietersburg) requesting meeting with them.

C2.II.4.7

Chief Native Commissioner to Ballinger re Native Advisory Board. 3.12.1954

C2.II.5

1955

C2.II.5.1

Clerk of the Senate to Senator Ballinger. 6.1.1955

C2.II.5.2

E H Masehi [?] to W G Ballinger re counting of votes

C2.III

Pamphlets

C2.III.1

1924

C2.III.1.1

County Council Elections: Motherwell South – Ballinger’s candidature

C2.III.1.2

Municipal elections, Fifth Ward, Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw – Ballinger’s candidature

C2.III.2

1937

C2.III.2.1

Pamphlet by E Lewis supporting Mrs Ballinger

C2.III.2.2

Address to electors in Cape Eastern Electoral Division by Mrs Ballinger

C2.III.3.1 – C2.III.3.4

Candidature of H M Basner in Senate Elections [1943] with 2 copies of address to African Electorate of the Transvaal and OFS. Also notice of meeting to be addressed by him. 19.8.1945

C2.III.4

1948

C2.III.4.1

Notice of Poll and of situation of polling stations for election for the House of Assembly of Native Representatives for the Cape Eastern Electoral Circle

C2.III.4.2

Manifesto of Mrs Ballinger published October 1948

C2.III.4.3

Copy of Izwi Lama Africa

C2.III.4.4

Manifesto of Dr P J Schoeman for House of Assembly elections

C2.III.4.5

Senate elections – Transvaal/Orange Free State –

C2.III.4.5.1 – C2.III.4.5.5

Horace Coaker – Manifesto and call to support Col. Sayer

C2.III.5

1954

C2.III.5.1 – C2.III.5.3

W G Ballinger: 2 copies of manifesto for Senate Election, 1954. Transvaal/Orange Free State division

C2.III.6

1961

C3

Indian Affairs

C3.I

Correspondence

C3.I.1

Invitation from Executive of South African Indian Congress to opening meeting of Conference. 31.12.1931 and 1.11932

C3.I.2

Open letter to all members of the Union Parliament re Immigrants’ Regulation Amendment Bill from South African Indian Congress. 12.9.1953

C3.I.3

To the Honourable Minister of Planning from Central DurbanIndian Area Protection Committee. 10.3.1969

C3.I.4

To Mr Ballinger from A I Kagee, enclosing Memorandum presented to Group Areas Board on 21.5.1969 by Central Durban Indian Area Protection Committee. 30.9.1970

C3.II

Articles

C3.II

The Indian and the franchise (Provisional outline)

C4

(Articles on) International Affairs

C4.I

International Institute of Political and Social Science

C4.I.1

Memorandum: “Activities and function of the Institute”. 28.6.1949

C4.I.4

Report. 9.11.1949

C4.II

International Rural Institute

C4.III

South African Institute of International Affairs

C4.IV

University of London – Institute of Commonwealth Studies

C4.V

World-wide promotion of the Co-Operative Movement

C4.V.1 – C4.V.2

J Henry Carpenter to Douglas M Buchanan enclosing copy of proposals for above. 28.6.1943

C5

Native Affairs

C5.I

Correspondence 1927 – 1960

C5.I.1

1927

C5.I.2

1929

C5.I.3

1937

C5.I.3.1 – C5.I.3.2

H Selby Msimang (General Secretary, All African Convention) to S H Thema re Senate elections. 9.2.1937

C5.I.4

194[0?]

C5.I.5

1945

C5.I.6

1948

C5.I.7

1951

C5.I.8

1955

C5.I.9

1956

C5.I.9.1

Unsigned letter to Golden City Post re Dr T S van Rooyen’s criticism of Father Trevor Huddleston. 11.5.1956

C5.I.9.2

W S Pela to Mr Ballinger re Sobhuza II and Mining rights in Swaziland. 29.11.1956

C5.I.10

1957

C5.I.10.1

Joel Lolwana to Senator W H H Campbell re conditions in the Transkei (copy). 11.4.1957

C5.I.10.2

Joint Advisory Board of Johannesburg: Memorandum on the Native Laws Amendment Bill. 9.5.1957

C5.I.10.3

W J P Carr (Manager, Non-European Affairs Department) to P M Lengene re deputation and enclosing copy of letter from Secretary of Native Affairs to the Town Clerk, dated 20 June. 3.7.1957

C5.I.11

1959

C5.I.12

1960

C5.I.13

1962

C5.I.13.1

L D Nowana to Mr Ballinger. 10.9.1962

C5.I.13.2

Ballinger’s reply

C5.I.14

Undated

C5.II

Articles re memoranda on various Native Bills. 1927 – 1964

C5.II.1

1927 [?]

C5.II.1.1 – C5.II.1.2

Memorandum from Holford Knight on the Native Administration Act

C5.II.2

1930

C5.II.1.3

1935

C5.II.1.3.1 – C5.II.1.3.2

Handwritten draft of series of newspaper articles on Bills for separate representation in Parliament of Natives

C5.II.4

1940s

C5.II.4.1 – C5.II.4.3

Memorandum on the first years of 3 African representatives in Parliament under the Representation of Natives Act, 1937

C5.II.6

1964

C5.II.7

Undated

C5.Iii

Articles and memoranda on Native Affairs, 1929 – 1965. MSS & TSS

C5.III.1

1920s

C5.III.1.1 – C5.III.1.3

W Champion – Review of 1928: Old eyes

C5.III.2

1930s

C5.III.2.1 – C5.III.2.5

Notes of meeting of a deputation which met Major H S Cooke, Chief Native Commissioner, Witwatersrand, held on 17.6.1930

C5.III.3

1940s

C5.III.3.1 – C5.III.3.4

Statement by the Johannesburg Section of the 4_th International (South Africa) on Non-European bus services to the Bus Services Commission of the Alexandria Bus Boycott, Aug 1943

C5.III.4

1950s

C5.III.4.1 – C5.III.4.8

Ras T Mokoka on the People’s Views in Rustenburg and Pilansberg. 13.3.1952

C5.III.5

1960s

C5.III.5.1 – C5.III.5.4

SABRA: Eleventh Annual Conference, April 1960: Dr P S Rautenbach – “Secondary and Tertiary development of the Bantu areas in South Africa”

C5.III.6

Undated

C5.III.6.1 – C5.III.6.17

Memorandum on the legal status of African Women

C5.IV

Location and Advisory Boards Congress, 1951 – 1954

C5.IV.1.1 – C5.IV.1.3

Memorandum on the Bill to amend the Natives (Urban areas) Consolidation Act, 1945, for submission to the Hon. Minister of Native Affairs. 23.2.1951

C5.V

Mamathola Tribe

C5.V.1.1 – C5.V.1.3

Affidavit by Hyman M Basner refuting allegations of riots in the Mamathola Location, 27.1.1958

C5.V.2.1 – C5.V.2.4

Webster, Dunbar & Sauer, Ballinger and the Department of Native Affairs, 1950

C5.VI

Co-operative Trading Societies 1934 – 1938

C5.VI.1.1 – C5.VI.1.3

Committee formed in England to promote Co-operative Trading in South Africa

C5.VI.2

Western Native Township Co-operative Society (“The African Co-operative Trading Society”)

C5.VI.2.1 – C5.VI.2.6

Report on history of Society and 1_st dividend distribution meeting

C5.VI.3

Orlando African Co-operative Trading Society Ltd

V5.VI.4

Umgunggundhlovu Co-operative Trading Society, Ltd

C5.VI.5

Bakgatla Co-operative Trading Society 1938

C5.VI.6

Letter to Ballinger from J B Mseleku requesting clarification on certain points with regard to Co-operative Trading Societies. 18.11.1938

C5.VII

General

C5.VII.1

Pamphlet re Rooikopje’s Settlement, dated 5.12.1933

C5.VII.2

Kimberley Unskilled Workers’ Union: notice of public meeting

C5.VII.3

Bantu Youth League: programme for Second Conference of Community Workers, January 16_th – 21_st 1934

C5.VII.4

Action Committee for Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Movement –

C5.VI.4.1

Letter to the Minister of Justice. 1.6.1949

C5.VI.4.2

Report back conference. 3.7.1949

C5.VI.5

Kalkband Farmers’ Association – resolution

C5.VII.6

Sofasonke Party – open letter to all Members of Parliament

C5.VI.7

Diagrammatic representation of the Administrative machinery of the Transkeian Territories

C5.VI.8

Handwritten list of names, headed “Tzaneen”

C5.VII.9

African national anthem, MSS & TSS

C5.VII.10

List of books for African politics and government

C5.VII.11

Chronological list of events, 1799- 1902

C5.VII.12

Statistics of diseases among African transport workers

C5.VII.13

Bantu Sports Club – circular letter to employees of native labour asking them to urge their employees to join the Club

C5.VII.14

Pamphlet re the African Research Survey

C5.VII.15

Bantu Wage and Productivity Association – summary of purposes

C5.VIII

Law suits with individual Africans

C5.VIII.1- C5.VIII.3

Wesleyan Missionary Society vs Moses Nakali and Melia Melefo

C5.IX

Elections 1942/43

C5.IX.1 – C5.IX.3

All African Convention – manifesto on elections

C5.X

Native Mine Wages Commission 1943

C6

Report on prison conditions relating to, and medical treatment of, detainees in the Transvaal

D

CORRESPONDENCE AND ARTICLES BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS

D1

Miss Winifred Holtby. 1928 –1935

D1.I.1

1928

D1.I.1.1 – D1.I.1.3

to and from Ballinger

D1.I.2

1929

D1.I.2.1 – D1.I.2.4

to and from Ballinger

D1.I.3

1930

D1.I.3.1 – D1.I.3.3

to and from Ballinger

D1.I.4

1931

D1.I.5

1932

D1.I.5.1 – D1.I.5.4

Letters to Winifred Holtby, thanking her for Ballinger and Hodgson reports

D1.I.6

1933

D1.I.6.1 – D1.I.6.3

to Peg Hodgson and W G Ballinger

D1.I.7

1934

D1.I.7.1 – D1.I.7.4

to W G Ballinger and Peg

D1.I.8

1935

D1.I.8.1 – D1.I.8.3

to W G and Margaret Ballinger

D1.I.9

Undated

D1.I.9.1

(from 6A Nevern Place, S.W.5) to Mrs Lens [?], 14.1.[?]

D1.I.9.2

From W G Ballinger in Cape Town [1929?]

D1.I.9.3

from 19 Glebe Place, Chelsea, S.W.3, to Ballinger. 20 Jul; Jun; May 18th

D1.I.9.4

From the Double Cottage, Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire: to Miss Hodgson

D1.I.9.5

From 5 York Terrace, Sidmouth, Devon, to “B.Hs”, Aug 10_th

D1.I.9.6

From Julius Lewin. Feb 28_th

D1.II

Articles

D1.II.1

Suggested draft of Appeal to Co-operative Guilds

D1.II.2

Kadalie’s resignation

D1.II.3

Covering letter to signatories and circular entitled BBC pamphlet on Africa

D2

Mrs Ethelreda Lewis, 1927 – 1930

D2.1

Letters

D2.I.1

1927

D2.I.1.1

Copy of letter to the Prime Minister. TS. 3.1.1927

D2.I.1.2

Copies of letters to the Rt Hon J C Smuts. TSS (2). 4.1.1927

D2.I.1.3

Holograph letters from C F Andrews. 25.2.1927 & 13.5.1927

D2.I.1.4

Copy of letter to the Lord Bishop of [?]. TS. 20.5.1927

D2.I.1.5

From Clements Kadalie. TS. 21.6.1927

D2.I.1.6

Copy of letter to Dr E P Keppel & Mr J Bertram. TS. 8.8.1927

D2.I.1.7

Holograph letter to Mr Rheinallt-Jones. 2.9.1927

D2.I.2

1928

D2.I.2.1

Copy to Clements Kadalie. TS. 10.1.1928

D2.I.2.2

Holograph letters from Mrs Mabel Palmer. 2.2.1928 & 7.3.1928

D2.I.2.3

To Lord Olivier. TS copy. 8.4.1928

D2.I.2.4

Letter headed “Dear Sir”, apparently sent to Norman Leys, Lord Olivier and Prof G Murray. TS copy. 30.4.1928

D2.I.2.5

Letter from Norman Leys. TS. 9.5.1928

D2.I.2.6

Letters from Lord Olivier. TS.21.5.1928 & TS copy 25.5.1928

D2.I.2.7

Holograph letter from Mrs Mabel Palmer. 28.5.1928

D2.I.2.8

Letter to General Hertzog, Prime Minister. TS copy. 24.6.1928

D2.I.2.9

Letter from Ray Phillips. TS. 27.7.1928

D2.I.2.10

Letter from Howard Pim. TS. 27.7.1928

D2.I.2.11

To the Editor, Opportunity, National Urban League, New York. TS copy. 1.8.1928

D2.I.2.12

Letter from J B M Hertzog, refusing to grant Mr Ballinger an interview. Holograph. 16.11.1928

D2.I.2.13

From Winifred Holtby. TS. 26.11.1928

D2.I.2.14

From the Principal, Lovedale. TS. 4.12.1928

D2.I.3

1929

D2.I.4

1930

D2.I.4.1

From S P Bunting. TS. 21.1.1930

D2.I.4.2

Correspondence re Open letter to Lord Melchett. TSS and holographs. 31.1.1930 – 8.2.1930

D2.I.4.3

From Winifred Holtby. TS. 16.4.1930

D2.I.4.4

To Col. D Reitz. TS copy. 19.5.1930

D2.I.4.5

To Dr F Keppel. TS copy. 19.5.1930

D2.I.4.6

From C N Stohr. TS copy. 25.6.1930

D2.I.4.7

To Dr F Keppel. TS copy. 28.6.1930

D2.I.4.8

To C Roden Buxton. TS copies. 9.7.1930 and 19.7.1930

D2.I.4.9

To and from Howard Pim. 23.9.1930 (TS copy); 26.7.1930 & 1.8.1930

D2.I.4.10

From F S Livie-Noble. TS. 6.9.1930, and Minutes of meeting held in London. 7.8.1930

D2.I.5

Undated

D2.I.5.1

From A L Reiviett (?). Holograph

D2.I.5.2

From J D Rheinallt Jones. TS.

D2.II

Articles by Ethelreda Lewis (TSS)

D2.II.1

The Church and racial problems. May 1926

D2.II.2

Appeal for sympathy for ICU, with introduction

D2.II.3

The Negro in South Africa

D2.III

Telegrams

D2.III.1

Creech Jones to Ballinger. 16.11.1929

D2.III.2

Long to Mrs Lewis. 3.2.1930

D2.III.3

Bishop Carey to Mrs Lewis. 7.2.1930

D3

Dr Norman Leys. 1928 – 1935

D3.I

Letters

D3.I.1

1928

D3.I.2

1929

D3.I.2.1

To “Dear Owen”. TS. 4.1.1929

D3.I.2.2

From E R Roux. Typed copy. 16.6.1929

D3.I.2.3

From E R Roux. Typed copy. 18.6.1929

D3.I.3

1930

D3.I.4

1931

D3.I.4.1

To Miss Margaret Hodgson. TSS. 3.2.1931, 10.2.1931, 13.2.1931, 31.3.1931, 12.7.1931, 7.10.1931, 15.11.1931

D3.I.4.2

To Mr Barnes. TS. 6.2.1931

D3.I.5

1932

D3.I.5.1

To Miss Anderson. Typed copy. 28.2.1932

D3.I.5.2

To Miss Hodgson and Mr Ballinger. TS. 20.3.1932

D3.I.5.3

To Kenyatta and Mockerie. Typed copy. 29.5.1932

D3.I.6

1934

D3.I.6.1

From T Shelton to Arthur S Cripps which latter forwarded to Leys (August 26_th). TS. 10.8.1934

D3.I.6.2

To Leys, enclosing Typed Memorandum presented by the Baganda Farmers’ Association to the Empire Parliamentary Delegation and typed copy of letter from the Provincial Commissioner to the President of the Association. Holograph. 7.9.1934

D3.I.6.3

To the Editor, Manchester Guardian. Typed copy. 9.9.1934

D3.I.7

1935

D3.II

Articles

D3.II.1

Notes on the Native Affairs Act of South Africa

D3.II.2

“Introductory note”; contains extract from a letter from Margaret Hodgson.

D4

Vera Brittain. 1936 – 1964

D4.I

1936

D4.2

1937

D4.3

1945

D4.3.1

To William Ballinger requesting biographical material on Margaret Ballinger. TS. 4.1.1945

D4.3.2

To William Ballinger requesting copies of a selection of Winifred Holtby’s letters. Holograph. 22.2.1945

D4.4

1946 – Correspondence re Winifred Holtby’s grave

D4.4.1

To William Ballinger. TS. 22.7.1946

D4.4.2

To William Ballinger enclosing copy of list of Contributors to the Trust Fund for Winifred Holtby’s grave and copy of the Trust Deed. TS. 23.10.1946

D4.5

1949

D4.6

1964

D4.6.1

To Margaret and William Ballinger enclosing press cutting re Arthur Creech Jones’ death. TS. 2.10.1964

D4.6.2

To Vera Brittain and George Catlin re Creech Jones’ death and their daughter’s election success. TS copy. 3.11.1964

E

MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES

E1

Various authors

E1.1

Brink, Ds C B: Suid Afrikaanse Buro vir Rasse-Aangetleenthede. Die Finansiering van Naturelle-onderwys

E1.2

Extracts from the sermon preached in St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, 7.9.1952, by Canon L J Collins

E1.3

Frazer, A E: Report on the Meeting of the National Executive Committee of TUCSA held on 10.12.1967

E1.4

Gordon, Gerald: Public safety bill is dictatorship – ‘revolution’ against law resembles Vichy rule, published in the “Cape Times”. 2.2.1953

E1.5

Gray, Prof J L: A Labour policy for the State

E1.6

Kilpin, Ralph: SABC: “Steps towards Union”

E1.7

Laidler, P W: Communal life

E1.8

Open letter to Members of Parliament by a Langa resident

E1.9

Lewin, Julius: Report on a visit to the Copper Belt of Northern Rhodesia, May 1940

E1.10

The Liberal Group: Principles and aims

E1.11

Palmer, M: Memorandum on the need for a special institution for the study of Economics of Inter-racial Contacts

E1.12

Radley Corresponding Committee: Meeting for sufferings

E1.13

Raw, W Vause: Race relations: the policy of the United Party

E1.14

The Lessons of racialism.  Address by Philip Stohr at the Progressive Party Lunch Hour Forum. 10.7.1962

E1.15

Thompson, L M: Constitutionalism in the South African Republics

E1.16

Thompson, L M: Notes to Constitutionalism in the South African Republics

E2

Authors unknown

E2.1

Africans in two well-defined groups

E2.2

The Cape Franchise and the North

E2.3

Co-operation: its theory and practice

E2.4

Memorandum on economic and social policy in South Africa

E2.5

Extract from speech made by General Hertzog at Smithfield

E2.6

(Germany – past and present) Totalitarian state and its evolution in Europe

E2.7

Copy of petition to His Royal Highness Prince George

E2.8

Introduction to Bantu economics

E2.9

Essay on the utilisation of labour in South Africa during the Second World War

E2.10

Essay on the problem of post-war employment in South Africa

E2.11

Memorandum on private locations

E2.12

Memorandum in regard to the rates of pay of Non-European railway servants

E2.13

New style African slavery

E2.14

The Parallels of history

E2.15

Paying the price

E2.16

Paper read by the High Commissioner for Rhodesia and Nyasaland to the University of Cape Town Summer School, February 1958, on the Constitution and Franchise in the Federation”

E2.17

The Recent troubles in Natal – making the ocean red with a bottle of ink?

E2.18

Some notes on Union internal problems

E2.19

Some problems of the Control of Native education

E2.20

South African Senator representing Africans – Talks about Union

E2.21

Report on South Africa’s interest in the Protectorates (minus one page)

E2.22

The United Party policy of White leadership

E2.23

Usury

E2.24

Review of the result of the 1948 General Election

E2.25

Report on mine workers (minus first page)

F

MR W G BALLINGER

F1

PERSONAL PAPERS

F1.I

Membership card

F1.II

Certificates

F1.II.1

1.11.1878: To certify that Sapper George Ballinger (father of W G) has been struck off the Muster Roll of the Cheltenham Engineer Volunteers

F1.II.2

British Red Cross Society: Advanced certificate presented to W G Ballinger after he had been examined on 19.3.1915

F1.III

Invitations

F1.III.1

Invitations to Senator and Mrs Ballinger to attend the ceremony of the handing over of Simonstown, 2.4.1957

F1.III.2

Invitation to attend cocktails with Mr and Mrs Donald McD Gordon

F1.III.3

Invitation to cocktails with Le Ministre du Bresil at Mme Raul Garcia

F1.III.4

Invitation to attend the Ceremonial Opening of the 75_th Session of the Nyasaland Legislative Council. 4.7.1960

F1.III.5

Invitation to a reception at the residence of the High Commissioner of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and Mrs Montagu Fitt on 28.2.1961

F1.III.6

Invitation to attend the Investiture of the State President on 31.5.1961

F1.III.7

Invitation to the British Embassy on the occasion of the birthday of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on 23.4.1963

F1.III.8

Invitation to dinner to mark the centenary of the House of Keys Election Act, 1866. 4.7.1966

F1.IV

Menus and table plans

F1.IV.1

Transvaal Indian Congress – Banquet in honour of the Rt Hon Aga Khan and Begum Aga Khan at the Langham Hotel, Johannesburg, 8.8.1945

F1.IV.2

Nuffield College, Oxford – table plans for Wives’ Dinner, 14.12.1961

F1.IV.3

“S.A.Vaal” – Voyage Twenty-nine Durban to Southampton: menus Sun 8.5.1966 & Wed 11.5.1966

F1.IV.4

“Dinner adieu” – 12.8.1966

F1.V

Events

F1.V.1

Notice of public lecture on “South Africa: the factual position” by W G Ballinger, in Accra. 16.11.[1951?]

F1.V.2

Order of proceedings for 1969 Day of Affirmation of Academic and Human Freedom at UCT, plus copy of Dedication and Radical Students Society Pamphlet, entitled “S.R.C. join Council in ‘selling out’”

F1.VI

Visit to Nigeria, 1955

F1.VI.1

Typed letter to Senator Ballinger from S K Anthony, Permanent Secretary (Ministry of the Interior, Accra) re interview with the Hon Casely Hayford. 10.10.1955

F1.VI.2

Handwritten list of names

F1.VI.3

Programme of visit to Nigeria – carbon copy

F1.VI.4

Table plan for dinner and list of house guests. 18.10.1955

F1.VI.5

Table plan for dinner at the University College, Ibadan. 20.10.1955

F1.VII

Bibliography

F1.VII.1

Bibliography of W G Ballinger up to the age of 43. TSS

F1.VII.2

Who’s who of Southern Africa – 20.11.1965 – letter to Ballinger plus 2 copies of his bibliography

F1.VIII

Miscellaneous

F1.VIII.1

Annual report of the Transvaal Workers’ Educational Association for year ended March 1934

F1.VIII.2

Brochures of the Quaker Student Hostel, Geneva

F1.VIII.3

Soliloquy on Abraham Lincoln’s statue by Franklin Lane of Chicago

F1.VIII.4

Claim for suitcase deposited in cloakroom at Cape Town station, 13.1.1930

F1.VIII.5

Postcard sent on the occasion of the 200_th anniversary of the birth of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

F1.VIII.6

Card for Hansine Kristensen

F1.VIII.7

Cards (2)

F1.VIII.8

Copy of temporary permist issued to W G Ballinger in July 1928

F1.IX

Travelling documents

F1.IX.1

Typed letter to W G Ballinger from T E Dönges confirming that use of travelling documents will be used to prove the Ballingers are not Union Nationals

F1.IX.2

Photostat copies of Emergency Travel Certificate 1258 and 1257 as issued to W G and Margaret Ballinger

F2

Articles

F2.1

1930s

F2.I.1

Native Affairs Commission: statement. 1930

F2.I.2

Police Commission of Enquiry – memorandum. 1936 and 1937

F2.I.3

Statement on Industrial Dispute between Messrs Sayle & Rossak and 8 Native workers. 16.9.1937

F2.I.4

Manifesto of National Liberals: Meeting of Committee held on 17.7.1938

F2.II

1940s

F2.II.1

Native life in Johannesburg. [1941?]

F2.II.2

Native workers of South Africa. 26.10.194[3?]

F2.II.3

Malan’s incursion into Foreign Affairs. 19.2.194[5?]

F2.II.4

Industrial legislation on Commission of Enquiry – Ballinger’s evidence. 22.10.1949

F2.III

1950s

F2.III.1

South African Senator representing Africans – talks about Union. [1951?]

F2.III.2

Native grievances Volksrust. 28.8.1951

F2.III.3

“South Africa today” – Notes. 5.11.1951

F2.III.4

Notes of address: “My visit to Europe and West Africa” given at South African Advisory Boards Conference

F2.III.5

Notes of address to Members of Advisory Boards O.F.S. and Other African Leaders (plus copy of first page). 4.9.1955

F2.III.6

Notes on “Apartheid: a political deception”. 2.12.1955

F2.IV

Undated articles, arranged in alphabetical order

F2.IV.1

Achievements of Parliamentary representatives

F2.IV.2

Apartheid and the African worker

F2.IV.3

Co-operation in South Africa (2 copies)

F2.IV.4

Eight hours a day and five-day week

F2.IV.6

First draft of article beginning: In what I was told – carbon copy plus original of page 2

F2.IV.7

Incitement or procrastination – which?, plus carbon copy

F2.IV.8

International understanding: the work of the I.L.O.

F2.IV.9

Mayibuye I Africa (Let Africa come back) plus carbon copy

F2.IV.10

Migrant labour

F2.IV.11

The Native and politics

F2.IV.12

“New era” in Parliament

F2.IV.13

Manuscript draft of “Notes for press” re League of Nations reaction to Italy’s aggression in Abyssinia

F2.IV.14

Parliament and the rebels of yesterday and today – the Inquisition and a reflection of Torquemada – plus carbon copy

F2.IV.15

Political orientation in South Africa

F2.IV.16

The Real issue of the Native question

F2.IV.17

Article beginning “South Africa is a land of extremes”

F2.IV.18

South Africa today – parliamentary Native representation and coming General Election

F2.IV.19

South Africa’s major problem

F2.IV.20

Survey of General Election repercussions in South Africa

F2.IV.21

Trees or parasites?

F2.IV.22

Winifred Holtby – first contacts with South Africa

F3

Correspondence and news reports

F3.I

1920s

F3.I.1

Postcard from Hans Hyndressen. 25.9.1923

F3.I.2

Telegram: Chadwick to Ballinger wishing him a happy Christmas. 25.12.1924

F3.I.3

1925

F3.I.3.1

Telegrams:

F3.I.3.2

E Chadwick to Ballinger – typed letters

F3.I.4

1928

F3.I.4.1

Holograph letter from George Aitken (Union of Democratic Control) to Mr Marwick re possibility of Ballinger going to South Africa

F3.I.4.2

Holograph letters: Winifred Holtby to W G Ballinger – May 1928

F3.I.4.3

Carbon copy of report in Die Burger re Ballinger’s permit. 15.9.1928

F3.I.4.4

Holograph letter from Ballinger to Creech-Jones. 24.10.1928

F3.I.5

1929

F3.I.5.1

Ballinger to A Creech Jones reporting on state of ICU affairs. TS. 30.1.1929

F3.I.5.2

J Archibuldy [?] to Ballinger and S R Thavar and family to Ballinger. Holographs. 25.3.1929

F3.I.5.3

P S Rhlapo to Ballinger. TS. 20.6.1929

F3.I.5.4

Copy of letter from A Creech Jones to Ballinger, re Roux. TS. 24.6.1929

F3.I.5.5

Ballinger to Dr Norman Leys, giving general news. Holograph. 18.9.1929

F3.I.5.6

Typed circular letter from A Abdurahman and D D T Jabavu, Joint Convenors, Non-European Conference to W G Ballinger re difficulties of convening meetings. 1.10.1929

F3.I.5.7

C J Schmidt to Ballinger re press report, plus 2 draft typed replies. 19.11.1929

F3.II

1930s

F3.II.1

1930

F3.II.1.1

Leo Marquard to Ballinger re Wedgewood and Pirow. Holograph. 23.2.1930

F3.II.1.2

Mabel Palmer to Ballinger re Dr Leram’s suggestion that she resign as secretary of the Joint Council. 24.2.1930

F3.II.1.3

W Fenyang [?] to Ballinger re permission to hold meeting in Thaba Nchu. Holograph. 25.2.1930

F3.II.1.4

Deneys Reitz to Ballinger. Holograph. 7.3.1930

F3.II.1.5

J A Gray to Ballinger re articles published in Cape Times. Holograph. 10.3.1930

F3.II.1.6

Max Yergan re omission of Ballinger’s name from list published of those invited to SCA Conference. TS. 24.3.1930

F3.II.1.7

Julius Lewin re immigration of 3 German artisans. Holograph. 17.4.1930

F3.II.1.8

Max Yergan re article Ballinger wrote for SCA Conference handbook. TS. 9.6.1930

F3.II.1.9

Mrs Pethick-Lawrence, enclosing letter to her from Drummond Shiels. TS. 2.7.1930

F3.II.1.10

J E H Mylne [?] re Ballinger’s visit to Grahamstown. Newspaper cutting attached. Holograph. 11.7.1930

F3.II.1.11

Francis P Miller, expressing gratitude for documents sent by Ballinger, Holograph. 23.9.1930

F3.II.1.12

Eric A Walker re factors contributing to European attitude to Native Affairs. Holograph. 28.11.1930

F3.II.1.13

Julius Lewin, giving general news. Holograph. 13.12.1930

F3.II.2

1932

F3.II.2.1

From the Asst General Editor and Manager, Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd, re information sought by Ballinger. 16.2.1932

F3.II.3

1933

F3.II.3.1

Howard Pim re Income tax, Bechuanaland and Trade Unions. TS. 14.10.1933

F3.II.3.2

A S Firth re Transvaal Workers’ Educational Association. TS. 23.10.1933

F3.II.3.3

A S Firth, thanking Ballinger for circulars and books sent. TS. 1.11.1933

F3.II.3.4

John Rayner, requesting Ballinger to write an article for the Daily Herald. TS. 20.12.1933

F3.II.4

1934

F3.II.4.1

A J Sihlo re Co-operative Trading. TS. 9.2.1934

F3.II.4.2

Bernard Huss re Co-operative trading and farming. TS. 9.6.1934

F3.II.4.3

From Eric Davis expressing regret at not being in London when Ballinger and Miss Hodgson should arrive. Holograph. 2.7.1934

F3.II.4.4

From Julius Lewin re Ballinger’s visit to London. 13.7.1934

F3.II.4.5

From J A Gray, requesting to see Ballinger in London. TS.16.7.1934

F3.II.4.6

From S W Pim, inviting Ballinger and Miss Hodgson to lunch and to stay with him and his wife in August. Holograph. 18.7.1934

F3.II.4.7

Copy of letter to Mr Pethick-Lawrence re need for contribution to Ballinger Fund. Unsigned. TS. 21.7.1934

F3.II.4.8

From H A Moody, President of the League of Coloured Peoples, requesting that Ballinger address a meeting. TS. 24.7.1934

F3.II.4.9

From W O Brown, re his visit to South Africa and the state of affairs in the USA. TS. 2.8.1934

F3.II.4.10

Holograph letter addressed to “Dear Norman” re Ballinger’s work in South Africa. [From Thomas Jones?]. 13.8.1934

F3.II.4.11

From H J Tapscott re proposed purchase of property near Durban. TS. 2.10.1934

F3.II.4.12

From Sam Smith re arrangements for Miss Hodgson and Mr Ballinger to lecture at Ruskin College, Oxford. TS. 6.10.1934

F3.II.4.13

From Major Orde Brown, inviting Ballinger to lunch. TS. 6.10.1934

F3.II.4.14

From Sir John Harris, requesting that Ballinger reply to letter from de Courcy Hamilton, TS. 12.10.1934

F3.II.4.15

From E S Ajayi, expressing the hope of seeing Ballinger either in London or at Reading. Holograph. 27.11.1934

F3.II.4.16

From Dr F G Chandler re Ballinger’s health. TS. 21.12.1934

F3.II.5

1935

F3.II.5.1

From Peg [V M L Hodgson], re booking of passage and other matters. Holograph. 15.5.1935

F3.II.5.2

From Peg [V M L Hodgson] expressing her thoughts on the relationship between herself and Ballinger and containing various items of news. Holograph. 27.5.1935

F3.II.5.3

From Peg [V M L Hodgson], serving as a covering for press cuttings and containing snippets of news, Holograph, 29.5.1935

F3.II.5.4

From A Creech Jones, re Ballinger’s visit to Geneva. Holograph. 10.6.1935

F3.II.5.5

From M A Berm [?], enclosing Ballinger and Nxumalo’s claim for expenses for the return journey Johannesburg to London. TS. 11.6.1935

F3.II.5.6

From Margaret Wrong re possibility of discussing literature needed for Africans in South Africa. TS. 9.7.1935

F3.II.5.7

From Hys L Polak to Mr Crozier, Mr Martin and Lord Allen, introducing W G Ballinger. 3 typed letters. 15.7.1935

F3.II.6

1936

F3.II.6.1

From H T Tracey, enclosing draft of Ballinger’s talk entitled “Aspects of opinion on the Native Bills” and informing him that the ABC did not see its way clear to broadcast it. TS. 30.1.1936

F3.II.6.2

2 telegrams from Walter Citrine re Ballinger’s nomination as Advisor to ILO Conference in Geneva. 3 & 4.4.1936

F3.II.6.3

From Isabel le Palancie re the prices of trips to Spain from England. Holograph. 12.7.1936

F3.II.6.4

From Marjorie Perham. Holograph. 12.7.1934

F3.II.6.5

From Sibusisiwe Nakanya to Mrs Ballinger re police raids for taxes. Holograph. 28.8.1936

F3.II.7

1937

F3.II.7.1

From Lord Hacley asking Ballinger for his criticism of and advice on the preliminary draft of certain chapters of the Report. TS. 28.5.1937

F3.II.7.2

Typed copy of letter to Messrs Nupen and Goodman with typed copy of letter dated 16_th September from Messrs Goodman and Nupen containing instructions from Messrs Sayle and Rossak. 17.9.1937

F3.II.8

1938

F3.II.8.1

Typed copy of letter to A F Palmer, re proposed transference of the Protectorates to the Union of South Africa. 11.3.1938

F3.II.8.2

From A Creech Jones, referring to Palmer’s letter, the decision of the T.U.C., and congratulating Mrs Ballinger on her maiden speech. TS. 25.3.1938

F3.II.8.3

From A V Carter, re Committee to nominate from SA for studentship to Britain instituted by the Imperial Relations Trust. TS. 16.11.1938

F3.II.8.4

Copy of letter to the Registrar, UCT, re applications for scholarships mentioned in Carter’s letter. 5.12.1938

F3.III

1940s

F3.III.1

1940

F3.III.1

Typed letters from Colin Legum, “To all concerned” and “To all Postmasters”, re Ballinger’s appointment as representative of Forward. 17.1.1940

F3.III.2

1941

F3.III.3

1944

F3.III.4

1945

F3.III.4.1

From Clara [Urquhart], thanking Ballinger for helping “Ilya” to obtain his permit. TS. 20.7.1945

F3.III.4.2

Typed reply from Ballinger. 22.8.1945

F3.III.4.3

Typed copy of letter to Mr Walter Madeley submitting his name for the position of Adviser to the South African delegation at the ILO Conference in London. 23.8.1945

F3.III.4.4

From Henry Pereira, Secretary to the Minister of Labour acknowledging receipt of letter of 23 August. 28.8.1945

F3.III.5

1946

F3.III.5.1

From Sam Burns re possibility of starting Native Trade Union in N. Rhodesia. Holograph. 1.1.1946

F3.III.5.2

From Forward Press addressed “To whom it may concern” and the Postmaster, Cape Town (plus 2 typed copies of the latter) informing them of Ballinger’s appointment as Parliamentary Reporter. 2.1.1946

F3.III.5.3

Copy of typed letter to A Creech Jones to which was attached a copy of letter of 1_st January. 8.1.1946

F3.III.5.4

Typed copy of letter to S Burns re information sent. 9.1.1946

F3.III.5.5

From S Burns, in reply. TS. 2.2.1946

F3.III.5.6

From F L Davy (editor of Forward), advising Ballinger of the termination of his engagement as Parliamentary Correspondent, plus typed copy. TS. 14.5.1946

F3.III.5.7

2 typed copies of letter to F L Davy, re Ballinger’s termination of contract as Parliamentary Reporter with letter dated June 26_th attached asking for acknowledgement. 27.5.1946

F3.III.5.8

Two typed copies of letter to the Managing Director, Forward Press, acknowledging receipt of cheque and asking for further payment, 26.6.1946

F3.III.6

1948

F3.III.6.1

Typed copy of letter to Major Hartman, re irregular voting procedures in the Springs Electoral Comm. 4.11.1948

F3.III.6.2

From “Mainvie” [?], congratulating Ballinger on his success in the Elections. 13.11.1948

F3.III.6.3

From Chief J N Kmabena, expressing the hope that Ballinger will achieve something positive to help. Holograph. 19.11.1948

F3.III.7

1949

F3.III.7.1

From A Creech Jones, apologising for neglecting his correspondence and congratulating both Ballingers on their election success. Holograph. 3.3.1949

F3.III.7.2

2 typed copies of letter to Mr Carol Johnson re Ballinger’s proposed trip to England. 2.5.1949

F3.III.7.3

Air letter from P Kodanda Rao, thanking Ballinger for letter and encouraging him in his work. TS. 26.6.1949

F3.III.7.4

From Lady Clarendon to Mrs Ballinger, expressing the hope of seeing her and Senator Ballinger in October. Holograph. 26.6.1949

F3.III.7.5

From Dr Kolb (Mayor of Frankfort), expressing regret at the misunderstanding which had arisen re accommodation for the Ballingers in Frankfort. TS. 2.9.1949

F3.III.7.6

From Jean Moreller to Miss Abrahams, asking her to pass on to Mr Ballinger the address of Mrs Isabel de Palencia in Mexico. Holograph. 13.10.1949

F3.III.7.7

From Lady Clarendon to Mrs Ballinger, inviting the Ballingers to dinner. Holograph. 5.11.1949

F3.III.7.8

From M Whately, thanking Ballinger for his cooperation and expressing the hope of seeing the Ballingers before they leave. TS. 14.11.1949

F3.III.7.9

From A J Phelps, informing Ballinger that an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer had been arranged. TS. 15.11.1949

F3.III.7.10

From Henry W A Cooper (Secretary to General Smuts), asking the Ballingers to visit General Smuts. TS. 22.11.1949

F3.III.7.11

From the Secretary to the Prime Minister, asking the Ballingers to call at No. 10 Downing Street. TS. 9.12.1949

F3.III.7.12

From Eglantyne Buxton to Mrs Ballinger, expressing regret at inability to assist with funds. TS. 17.12.1949

F3.IV

1950s

F3.IV.1

1950

F3.IV.1.1

From Angus McKenzie, congratulating Ballinger on maintaining the right to sit in Parliament. Holograph. 4.9.1950

F3.IV.1.2

Air letter from W H Clark, congratulating Ballinger and expressing regret at the political turn of events in South Africa. Holograph. 18.9.1950

F3.IV.1.3

Series of typed letters and copies of replies between Senator Edgar H Brookes and Ballinger.

F3.IV.2

1951

F3.IV.2.1

Typed copy of letter to Henry Usborne, asking him to meet Ballinger on his arrival in London on 8_th September. 29.8.1951

F3.IV.2.2

From the Commonwealth Relations Office, re trade unions in the High ommission Territories. TS. 15.9.1951

F3.IV.2.3

From Maurice C Smith, re Ballinger’s trip to South Africa via the Gold Coast and Nigeria. TS. 19.10.1951

F3.IV.3

1952

F3.IV.3.1

Typed letter unsigned, re the Witzieshoek Trial. 9.3.1952

F3.IV.3.2

From the Cape Trade Unionists’ Committee, re the proposed Native Labour Relations Act. TS. 15.4.1952

F3.IV.3.3

From G R Harvey (Secretary, Noel Buxton Trust), informing Ballinger of forthcoming donation. TS. 5.6.1952

F3.IV.3.4

From Mrs J C Warner, Secretary, American Club of Johannesburg, re Ballinger as guest speaker. TS. 25.9.1952

F3.IV.4

1953

F3.IV.5

1954

F3.IV.5.1

Notice of approval for W G Ballinger to conduct meetings in the Transvaal and OFS signed by W W W Eiselen, Secretary for Native Affairs. 11.6.1954

F3.IV.5.2

From H Balk, Chief Native Commissioner, re determination figures of the Northern Areas for Senate Election. TS. 5.8.1954

F3.IV.5.3

Typed letters and copies such as passed between H Balk, and Ballinger, re Complaint re polling for election, Local Council, Pietersburg. 13-20.11.1954

F3.IV.6

1955

F3.IV.6.1

From J Brennand Hall, re a certain B S C Mkamatela. TS. 10.2.1955

F3.IV.6.2

Typed copy of letter to the Secretary, Bantu Men’s Social Centre, re apparent interference by the Government in the affairs of the Centre. 10.8.1955

F3.IV.6.3

2 Typed copies of letter to the Secretary, Dept of Social Welfare, re above. 25.8.1955

F3.IV.6.4

Letter from Abubakar T Balewa (Minister of Transport, Nigeria), inviting the Ballingers to dinner. TS. 17 & 18.10.1955

F3.IV.6.5

2 typed copies of letter to Dr W Nkomo and Rev N B Tantsi re Johannes Nozwayo. 29.11.1955

F3.IV.7

1956

F3.IV.7.1

Holograph letter from Arch. S Mbelle, thanking Ballinger for his Hansard and expressing his faith in the latter’s work. 4.3.1956

F3.IV.7.2

Typed copy of Ballinger’s reply. 9.3.1956

F3.IV.7.3

Holograph letter from Sybil Thorndike Casson, asking Ballinger to visit her should he have a chance to do so. 17.3 [1956?]

F3.IV.7.4

Holograph letter from Chief P B Matsepe [?], re removals in the Nebo area. 16.4.1956

F3.IV.7.5

Holograph letter from Moses K Mphahlele, re “endless man-made problems”. 16.4.1956

F3.IV.7.6

Series of telegrams and letters re deputation from the Johannesburg Native Advisory Boards. 23.4.1956 – 2.5.1956

F3.IV.7.7

Holograph letter fromMoses K Mphahlele in which was enclosed an article in reply to Dr T S van Rooyen. 14.5.1956

F3.IV.7.8

Typed copy of letter to Secretary for Native Affairs re system of contract labour plus report entitled “Some aspects of African farm tenants and labourers in Middleburg and adjoining districts – Eastern Transvaal”, with two contracts attached. 27.7.1956

F3.IV.7.9

Holograph letter from Dr Peter Manniche, re confidential plan with copy attached. (cf C4.II for second copy). 13.12.1956

F3.IV.7.10

Letter from Jack Botes, Town Clerk, Pietersburg, informing Ballinger that the New Pietersburg Township Residents’ Association is not officially recognised. TS. 15.12.1956

F3.IV.7.11

Typed copies of letters to the Town Clerk re above and re the case of Mrs Sophia Moiemi. 17.12.1956

F3.IV.8

1958

F3.IV.8.1

Letter from Lord Provost’s Secretary (Glascow), re meeting with the Lord Provost. TS. 12.5.1958

F3.IV.8.2

Letter from the Secretary, Royal African Society, thanking Ballinger for the notes about Mrs Ballinger. TS. 18.7.1958

F3.IV.8.3

Letter to the Town Clerk, Frankfort, Orange Free State, re Representations: Native Advisory Board to Town Council, Frankfort. TS. 18.11.1956

F3.IV.9

1959

F3.IV.9.1

Letter to Sir Vincent Tewsen, re proposed visit to Britain, TS. 13.5.1957

F3.IV.9.2

Letter from Florence Cobbett (Private Secretary to Sir Vincent Tewsen), in reply. TS. 21.5.1959

F3.IV.9.3

Letter from Sir Vincent Tewsen suggesting that Ballinger contact him on arrival in London. TS. 15.6.1959

F3.IV.9.4

Letter from Llewellyn D Ncwana, re African affairs in South African during Ballinger’s absence in England. TS. 13.8.1959

F3.IV.9.5

Typed copy of letter from J W M Batten to the Station Master, Carlisle Station, asking him to assist the Ballingers on their arrival. 15.10.1959

F3.IV.9.6

Typed copy of reply from J S Leslie, Station Master, 16.10.1959

F3.V

1960s

F3.V.1

1960

F3.V.1.1

Letter from Philip K Crewe (American Ambassador to South Africa), re possibility of leadership grants to America for the Ballingers. TS. 26.2.1960

F3.V.1.2

Letter from Sidney J Smith, re money due to Native sufferers of Miners’ phthisis. TS. 12.5.1960

F3.V.1.3

Holograph letter from W Albas [?], re money for relief. 15.8.1960

F3.V.1.4

Correspondence re grant from Sir Ernest Oppenheimer Trust to carry out a project in England. Typed original & copies (6 items)

F3.V.1.5

Circular addressed to “Dear Friend” from Dr H F Verwoerd urging a vote pro-Republic. 21.9.1960

F3.V.1.6

Typed air letter from Prof Kenneth Kirkwood, re accommodation for the Ballingers at Queen Elizabeth House. 17.12.1960

F3.V.2

1961

F3.V.2.1

Typed air letter from Prof Kenneth Kirkwood, confirming that accommodation will be available at Queen Elizabeth House. 10.1.1961

F3.V.2.2

Holograph letter from W G Ballinger to “Dear Harry”, enclosing 2 copies of the Prospectus of Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford. 13.2.1961

F3.V.2.3

Letter from Tom Soper informing Ballinger of dates which accommodation is assured. TS. 8.9.1961

F3.V.3

1962

F3.V.3.1

Holograph letter from Miss Sylvia Neame, asking to see Ballinger to discuss the I.C.U. 7.6.1962

F3.V.3.2

Letter from L A Petersen (Secretary, South African Trade Union Council), thanking Ballinger for lecturing at the Council’s lecture classes. TS. 27.9.1962

F3.V.3.3

Air letter from Dr R I Rotberg, requesting information re the Nyasaland African Congress. TS. 15.12.1962

F3.V.3.4

3 holograph letters from Sheridan Johns re Communist activity in South Africa. 22.11.1963; 28.11.1962 & 7.12.1962

F3.V.3.5

Letter from A Creech Jones containing personal news. TS. 11.12.1962

F3.V.4

1963

F3.V.4.1

Letter from A Creech Jones. TS. 9.4.1963

F3.V.4.2

Typed copy of letter to the Medical Officer of Health, City Council, Cape Town, re co-operation from Health Dept. 2.8.1963

F3.V.4.3

Typed reply from Dr E D Cooper, M.O.H. 5.8.1963

F3.V.4.4

Correspondence with Lawrence Gandar, Editor, Daily Mail, re pamphlets on South Africa, Today. Typed originals and copies. (5 items)

F3.V.4.5

Letter from B E Kok, requesting information about trade unionism in South Africa. 16.10.1963

F3.V.4.6

Holograph reply from Ballinger. 23.10.1963

F3.V.4.7

Typed copy of letter to the Editor, Daily Dispatch, East London, enquiring as to the date of Clements Kadalie’s death (for Vernon Barker’s reply c.f.A5.X.7). 26.10.1963

F3.V.4.8

Air letter from Librarian (per J Anderson), Barr Smith Library, Adelaide University, re South African Affairs pamphlets. 30.10.1963

F3.V.4.9

Typed copy of Ballinger’s reply. 9.11.1963

F3.V.5

1964

F3.V.5.1

Letter from Margaret Mallory after her visit to South Africa. TS. 28.1.1964

F3.V.5.2

Letter from Benjamin Pogrund, re possibility of discussion with Ballinger on his study of Communism in South Africa. TS. 13.5.1964

F3.V.5.3

2 typed copies of letter to Publications, I.L.O. Geneva, giving biographical details of the Ballingers. 22.8.1964

F3.V.5.4

Holograph letter from Godfrey M Pitje, informing Ballinger that a five-year banning order had been served on him. 23.9.1964

F3.V.5.5

Letter from Carol Johnson re A Creech Jones’ death. TS. 9.11.1964

F3.V.5.6

Letter from John Hatch, requesting information about the African Bill 1936 and the Labour Party. TS. 20.12.1964

F3.V.5.7

Typed copy of letter to D O Gray (Secretary, No. 2 Branch A.E.U. of South Africa), acknowledging receipt of Superannuation and Xmas grants. 21.12.1964

F3.V.6

1965

F3.V.6.1

Typed copy of letter to John Hatch partly supplying information requested in F3.V.5.6 and copy of holograph supplying rest of information.  3.2.1965

F3.V.6.2

Typed copy of letter to Carol Johnson introducing J W Blundell. 17.6.1965

F3.V.6.3

Typed copy of letter to Carol Johnson introducing Blundell and elaborating on the situation in South Africa. 18.6.1965

F3.V.6.4

Letter from D J Woods (Editor, East London Daily Dispatch), giving reasons for returning late from leave and so missing the Ballingers. 3.9.1965. Also typed copy of Ballinger’s reply dated 12 October.

F3.V.6.5

Typed copy of reply to letter from O Rayne dated 17.4.1965. [1965?]

F3.V.7

1968

F3.V.8

1969

F3.V.8.1

Holograph letter from Edwin Whitehead, acknowledging Ballinger’s 26 years of service to the [Non-European Progress] Trust. 12.1.1969

F3.V.8.2

Letter from Carol Johnson re political situation in Britain. TS. 17.6.1969

F3.V.8.3.1 – F3.V.8.3.5

Letter from Amalgamated Engineering Union of SA re superannuation benefit, with replies on policies. 18.9.1969 (5 items)

F3.V.9

1972

F3.V.9.1

Letter from Ian McDougall, Scottish Labour History Society, re catalogue of labour movements in Scotland. 15.1.1972

F3.VI

Undated

F3.VI.1

Holograph letter from A Creech Jones, arranging a meeting with Ballinger in Manchester

F3.VI.2

Holograph letter from A Zoond, re date of Ballinger’s address to students

F4

Legal cases

F4.I

Correspondence

F4.I.1

Series of letters and telegram 3.3.1949 – 23.6.1949, between the Ballingers and the firm of D H Epstein and F Epstein. Typed originals and copies and statement for trial W G Ballinger. (18 items)

F4.I.2

Handwritten statement by Harry G Lawrence to the effect that, in his capacity as acting Minister of the Interior, he had decided that no action be taken regarding the status of Mr and Mrs Ballinger

F4.II

Documents