Reference code
ZA UCT BC1241
Title
Merge/Daphne Wilson Papers
Date(s)
- 1950-2001 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
ca. 1000 items
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Administrative history
Merge began during the disturbances of 1976, as a result of an initiative of the Regional Executive of the Progressive Reform Party of South Africa. The first meeting was in Mowbray and attended by about 120 community leaders from all parts of the Cape Peninsula. Merge consistently sought by various means to bridge the gulf between blacks and whites. It also provided a platform for the expression of the black point of view. Debating societies were formed and topics were mainly based on South Africa’s socio-economic system. In addition, Merge organised symposia hosting prominent black speakers and held social get-togethers and fund raising efforts.
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Scope and content
The Collection was donated to the University of Cape Town Libraries in 2003 by Daphne Wilson and it is about 1000 items. It consists mainly of documents relating to Mowbray Inter-Race Group activities from 1976. There is a record of much of Merge’ correspondence with individuals and other cultural organisations. The Collection also includes a constitution, history of Merge, reports, minutes, newsletters, financial reports, resource material, conference papers, symposia, newspaper clippings, records of activities and information on other organisations. There are no restrictions on the use of the collection, but permission should first be obtained from the University Librarian.
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- English
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2013
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- English