Matthew Goniwe papers
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- Goniwe, Matthew (1947-1985) teacher and political activist
TitleMatthew Goniwe papers
Reference codeICS127
Date1983-1985
Scope and ContentPhotocopies of papers of Matthew Goniwe on politics and education in South Africa, 1983-1985, including notes for speeches and articles by Matthew Goniwe. Comprises: order prohibiting meetings being held in Cradock,signed by Magistrate Andre Groenewald (20 March 1985); leaflet stating how teachers can become active members of the community, with various handwritten notes attached (1983-1985); handwritten notes for Matthew Goniwe’s speeches including education crisis 1984, classes and class struggle, the role of teachers, and commission on education (1983-1985); civic newsletter including information about New Zealand rugby tour, May Day protests, and death of Federation of South African Trade Unions Transvaal vice-chairman, Andries Raditsela (March-May 1985); New Unity Movement’s open letter to all organisations and comrades in the struggle for liberation in South Africa (12 May 1985); Regional Crisis in Education Committee – handwritten letter from recording secretary to Committee of Cradock – importance of unity and co-operation of committees (1985); document depicting the struggles of students in South Africa, and how the education system should be resolved (undated); typed and handwritten notes from conference held at the Reno Cinema, accepting the declaration of the United Democratic Front – resisting the reform initiatives of the State (December 1983); Three Important Institutions – handwritten notes about the importance of schools, churches and other institutions – all embracing and help to consolidate society ranks (undated); Discipline – handwritten notes about new South Africa. South Africa will be changed socially – crime/prostitution, politically – will win political power, economically – disparity between rich/poor will be eradicated (undated)
Conditions governing accessWritten permission from Matthew Goniwe's widow, Mrs Nyameka Goniwe, is required to view these papers.
Extent1 file
Finding aidsThis archive has been listed. A pdf version of this list is attached to this description.
Related files
A collection of Matthew Goniwe's papers is also held at Yale University Library, reference MS1440.
Level of descriptionfonds