Includes letters to his mother written from France during World War I. Sketchbooks containing pencil and pen-and-ink sketches, mainly of South African, British and French scenes.
Photographic copies of illuminated address presented to William Lidderdale, Governor of the Bank of England, by members of the Stock Exchange, 30 Dec 1890 (oversize) and other documents donated and two albums.
1 - Letter to W M Clark from Mrs Steyn, widow of President Steyn, ALS. 10 Apr 19482 - Johannes Nikolaas Roets: Account of incident during the Great Trek. Begins: “The following biography was written down in January 1914 from the lips of J.N. Roets...
7 miniature water colour sketches by unknown artist in Cape. Early 19th century.Accompanying note from William Plomer to R F M Immelman, 6 Jan 1966.Inscriptions on backs of sketches:A well known Coolie.A Butchers Hottentot collecting Cattle.Moses,...
This collection reflects Mr Hofmeyr’s involvements in the African National Congress, the United Democratic Front and the 1994 democratic elections. The bulk of the papers comprise his African National Congress work. There is a large correspondence...