North America

Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

ZA COM MR-T-2-2-1838
Item
16 April 2009

Foreign Honorary Member of the Society of the American Academy of Arts And Sciences

ZA COM MR-T-2-2-1837
Item
16 April 2009

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Massachusetts elected Nelson Mandela a Foreign Honorary Member of their Society, USA

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Jonas Salk Prize from the Human Futures Foundation

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1833
Item
10 February 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

in recognition of his courage, commitment and enduring contribution from the Human Futures Foundation in New York City, USA

Human Futures Foundation

Nelson Mandela Internation Day, 2009, New York

ZA COM NMFPC-0671
Series
2009

Part of 5.1 NMF > Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela International Day events in 2009 including Nelson Mandela Day Concert Radio City New York, Exhibition New York, Gala Dinner New York, Roosevelt Park New York, and United Nations (UN) announcement New York.

Flow Communications (Pty) Ltd

Mandela day, Radio City Hall, New York City, 2009.07.18: [Recorded event]

ZA COM FSSSF-2-1-7
Subseries
2009.07.18

Part of 46664 Collection

A Special Concert celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday at Madison Square Garden, in New York City on the 18th of July 2009.

46664

United Nations General Assembly announced that Mandela's birthday, 18 July, is to be known as International Mandela Day marking his contribution to world freedom

ZA COM MR-T-6-3-1827
Item
2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Hope in Action concert by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday

ZA COM MR-T-7-4-1817
Item
21 July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Pasteur Foundation Award

ZA COM MR-T-6-1-1807
Item
7 May 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presenting Mr Mandela with the Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of public health and human rights from the Pasteur Foundation, USA

Pasteur Foundation

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the Michigan State University

ZA COM MR-T-5-3-1805
Item
2 May 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred upon Mr Mandela from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

Michigan State University

2008 World Impact Award from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1804
Item
18 April 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The 2008 World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and effots in shaping the world's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, USA

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and efforts in shaping World's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

ZA COM MR-T-7-2-1799
Item
2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of Public Health and Human Rights

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1800
Item
2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

MR-MM-006
Collection
2008

Part of Mandela Materials

DVD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
A Captivating view of the indomitable spirit of one of the world's most fascinating figures.
Directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson and produced by Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon and Jo Menell.
Total Running time: 118 minutes

Offering an intimate look at one of the world's most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa's first black president, the feature-length film produced by Jonathan Demme was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award® for Best Documentary.

A 26-track CD soundtrack includes South African legends Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg & Saluki, Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie and many more. The 48-page book and National Geographic Map chronicle the political and cultural history of South Africa

CD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation Original Soundtrack
Evoking the rich and vibrant musical legacy of South Africa, with traditional Xhosa and Zulu folk songs, '50s township swing and jump blues, harmony trios and powerful protest songs of freedom.

Track List:
1 Robben Island Ambiance
2 Father of Our Nation - Jennifer Jones and Hugh Masekela
3 Childhood - Original Score
4 Sip N’ Fly - The African Jazz Pioneers
5 In The Queue - Original Cast Of The All African Jazz Opera “King Kong”
6 Yiyole The - Havana Swingsters
7 Pula Kgosi Seretse - The Skylarks
8 Ndenzeni Na? (What Have I Done?) - The Father Huddleston Band
9 Vuka Vuka (Get Up, Get Up) - The Manhattan Brothers
10 De Makeba - The Jazz Dazzlers
11 Lalelani - The Skylarks
12 Mandela-Madiba Original Score
13 Toyi Toyi Mix - The African National Congress Choir
14 Heavyweight - The Kalahari Surfers With Lesego Rampolokeng
15 Wars Of Old - Original Score
16 Asimbonanga (Mandela) (We Have Not Seen Him) -Johnny Clegg And Saluki
17 Family Theme - Original Score
18 Nelson Mandela - The Specials
19 Rest In Peace - Original Score
20 When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela
21 Transkei - Original Score
22 Guns And Pangas - The Kalahari Surfers With Shaun Naidoo
23 Sad Song - Original Score
24 Phansi Ngodlame - Babsy Mlangeni
25 Mmalo-We - Bayete And Jab Khanyile
26 Black President - Brenda Fassie

48-page Book
Telling the compelling story of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela is a beautiful, 48-page book filled with dozens of photos and art images, and an essay by acclaimed British journalist Robin Denselow.

Map
20” X 30” Poster Map exclusively created by the National Geographic Society

Menell, Jo

Harry T Wilks Leadership Leadership in a Changing World Award from Miami University

ZA COM MR-T-5-2-1790
Item
November 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Because of his courageous and inspiring efforts to bring about peace and racial equality in South Africa.

David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award from the participants of the 'University for a Night' - Synergos

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1789
Item
4 October 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Special Spirit in China, an Award of Excellence from the Special Olympics

ZA COM MR-T-7-1-1787
Item
1 October 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Delta Prize for Global Understanding from the University of Georgia and Delta Airlines

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1776
Item
March 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

in recognition of globally significant efforts toward greater understanding among nations and cultures from the University of Georgia and Delta Airlines, USA

University of Georgia and Delta Airlines

UDI Carter G Woodson Award from the Urban Dynamics Institute (UDI)

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1773
Item
2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

for Mr Mandela's contributions to advance the cause of social justice and racial harmony. The award forms part of the agency's Heritage Archives Project

Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership to Nelson Mandela - Honorary Laureate from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1764
Item
2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Freedom Award and the Jonas Salk Silver Plate in recognition of his courage, commitment and enduring contribution from the Indiana Black Expo Inc

ZA COM MR-T-3-2-1768
Item
2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Black reconstruction in America: An essay towards a history of the part which black folk played in the attempt to reconstruct democrcy in America 1860-1880

ZA COM RCB-0004
Item
2007

Part of Reference Books

Du Bois, W. E. B

International Mother Teresa Award from the St Bernadette Institute of Sacred Art in Albuquerque

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1761
Item
19 November 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

American Medal of Honour in the field of Political Leadership and Activism from the American Biographical Institute

ZA COM MR-T-6-1-1750
Item
10 June 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela as an American Medal of Honor Recipient for his accomplishments in Political Leadership and Activism from the American Biographical Institute in Raleigh, USA

American Biographical Institute

Honorary doctorate of Humane Letter from the University of Massachusetts

ZA COM MR-T-5-3-1747
Item
22 February 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA

Board of Trustees of University of Massachusetts

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters of the University of Massachusetts

ZA COM MR-T-5-3-1748
Item
22 February 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Meaning of Mandela : A literary and intellectual celebration

ZA COM RCB-0234
Item
2006

Part of Reference Books

Mangcu, Xolela

Certificate of the Nomination of the film 'Tsotsi' for the Oscar Award presented to Mr Mandela by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

ZA COM MR-T-7-7-1742
Item
2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Meaning of Mandela: A Literary and Intellectual Celebration : [Bibliography]

ZA COM MR-B-706
Item
2006

Part of Bibliography

Mangcu, Xolela

Nelson Mandela Award for Minority Empowerment established by the International Foundation for Minority Empowerment and Global Friendship

ZA COM MR-T-6-2-1724
Item
5 August 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This award in the field of advocacy for minority causes is an honour given to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in promotion of minority affairs

Nelson Mandela was Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO from 22 June 2005 till 30 June 2006

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1721
Item
22 June 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congratulations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Deputy Minister for Africa from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

ZA COM MR-T-6-2-1720
Item
22 June 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's many life achievements from the government of Venezuela

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Housing development has been named 'Mandela Gateway' by the Oakland Housing Authority

ZA COM MR-T-4-2-1717
Item
10 June 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Millennium Award conferred to Mr Mandela by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,

ZA COM MR-T-3-3-1716
Item
16 May 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Millennium Award presented by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1715
Item
May 16 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

To the Honorable Nelson Mandela by the Honorable William J Jeffersonm Chairman

Congressional Black Caucus

Address to Amherst College, 12 May 2005

ZA COM MR-S-1138
Item
2005-05-12

Part of Speeches

Award ceremony of honorary doctoral degrees to Mr Mandela and Mrs Graça.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Honorary Degree from Amherst College

ZA COM MR-T-5-3-1713
Item
12 May 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of recognition conferred to Mr Mandela by the Vice Foreign Minister for Africa of Venezuela, Dr Reinaldo Bolivar

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1694
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Association of African Journalists

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1701
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

2005 Peabody Award from the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia

ZA COM MR-T-5-7-1688
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

2005 Peabody Award from the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, USA

College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

Peabody Award from the University of Georgia

ZA COM MR-T-5-7-1697
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Heart of Gold Award from the International Speakers Bureau

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1704
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela School in the City of Cap-Haitian

ZA COM MR-T-5-1-1702
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Listed on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2005

ZA COM MR-T-10-1695
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

INSEAD Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship for Sub-Saharan African students at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

ZA COM MR-T-5-5-1703
Item
2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

EuroNatur Award for Environmental Excellence 2004 from the European Nature Heritage Fund (EuroNatur)

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1684
Item
12 November 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the EuroNatur Award for Environmental Excellence 2004 upon Mr Mandela, Germany

European Nature Heritage Fund (EuroNatur)

Science fiction television series 'Star Trek' shows a photograph of Nelson Mandela briefly in the episode 'Storm Front, Part II' and Star Trek novel 'Enterprise: The First Adventure' features 'Mandela City'

ZA COM MR-T-7-7-1683
Item
15 October 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Legal Legacy Award from the National Bar Association for exemplary leadership and human rights in Africa and the world

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1669
Item
4 June 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mr. Mandela and Mr. FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation.

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1659
Item
3 April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela and Mr FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation

Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize from Morehouse College

ZA COM MR-T-6-1-1658
Item
3 April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize upon Mr Mandela from Morehouse College in Atlanta, USA

Morehouse College

Harvard AIDS Institute 2004 Leadership Award at the Havard School of Public Health

ZA COM MR-T-5-2-1657
Item
April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

AIG Africa Infrastructure March 2004

ZA COM MR-S-931
Item
2004-03-24

Part of Speeches

Reception dinner before AIG Board Meeting

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Medal of Veracruz 2003 in the category 'International Development' from the State of Veracruz

ZA COM MR-T-6-2-1645
Item
31 January 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award granting Mr Mandela the Medal of the State of Veracruz 2003 for International Development, Mexico

Governor of Veracruz

Humanitarian Par Excellence Award from Voorhees College in Denmark

ZA COM MR-T-5-2-1622
Item
2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honoured by Leonard and Dawson, president of Voorhees College

Action against Hunger Humanitarian Award from the international organisation Action Against Hunger (AFC) conferred to Mr Mandela

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1628
Item
2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medalla Veraruz 2003 for International Development from the City of Veracruz

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1632
Item
2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Listed on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2004

ZA COM MR-T-10-1634
Item
2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Seeds of hate:The story of Mary van Boer

ZA COM RCB-0154
Item
2004

Part of Reference Books

de Moraes, Victor

Export of American Capitalism: Encouraging or Impeding Democracy Abroad? : Johns Hopkins Symposium

ZA COM MR-S-955
Item
2003-11-12

Part of Speeches

Milton S Eisenhower Symposium, 2003 ; Live via sattelite

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Appreciation from the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1601
Item
20 June 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his valuable support during the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit, Special Olympics Committee, USA

Special Olympics Committee

Award for Outstanding Literary Work from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), the oldest civil rights organisation in the United States

ZA COM MR-T-3-3-1599
Item
7 May 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is for the book 'Madiba's Favourite Folktales', a collection of stories Mr Mandela admired

Salutation from the W.K Kellogg Foundation

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1597
Item
19 March 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award designating Mr Mandela as a man who helps people help themselves from the WK Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, USA

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Miguel Aleman Velasco Medal from the City of Veracruz, Mexico

ZA COM MR-T-6-2-1580
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Miguel Aleman Velasco (former governor of Veracruz) medal from the city of Veracruz in Mexico.

State of Veracruz

Ted Scott fonds

MR-MM-633
Collection
2003

Part of Mandela Materials

Notes and meetings from the Canadian Archbishop Ted Scott with Nelson Mandela. The file also has notes of a meeting in Pollmoor prison, newspaper cuttings of Nelson Mandela's visit to Canada and the first annual gala of the Canadian Chapter of the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund in 2003.

Scott, Ted

Man of the Year Award from the American Biographical Institute

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1579
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate proclaiming that Mr. Mandela was selected for Man of the Year, 2003, by the American Biographical Institute, USA

American Biographical Institute

Named a Hero of Freedom by the Reason Magazine, published by the Reason Foundation

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1588
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Member of the Academy of Political Science in recognition of his distinguished service to the cause of democracy in South Africa

ZA COM MR-T-2-2-1592
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Trophy from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation designating Mr Mandela as a man who helps people help themselves.

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1590
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Selected Man of the Year for 2003 by the American Biographical Institute, Inc

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1585
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

and recipient of the American Medal of Honor for his accomplishments in Political Leadership and Activism

Aluka

US MR-AAO-021
Collection
2003 - present

Part of Anti-Apartheid Movement Archives

Aluka, founded in 2003, is a digital library with materials about Africa. The Struggles for Freedom in Southern Africa content area is dedicated, amongst others, to the international anti-apartheid struggle. It has a huge collection of materials from organisations all over the world.

Nelson Mandela Challenge was established as an annual Golf Classic tournament by Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) for fundraising purposes

ZA COM MR-T-7-1-1581
Item
2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Four Freedoms Award from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1565
Item
8 June 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate awarding the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal to Mr Mandela from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, USA

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

Speech at luncheon hosted by UN General Secretary Kofi Annan, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1033
Item
2002-05-09

Part of Speeches

Luncheon hosted by UN Secretary General at the Special Session of the UN for Children

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Presentation of pledges fron the "Say Yes For Children" Campaign to the UN General Assembly, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1031
Item
2002-05-09

Part of Speeches

United Nations 27th Special Session on Children

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award, by George W Bush, Washington

ZA COM MR-T-1-3-1562
Item
9 May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Speech at opening ceremony of the first Annual Tribeca Film Festival

ZA COM MR-S-1035
Item
2002-05-08

Part of Speeches

Opening ceremony of the First Annual Tribeca Film Festival

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech to UN Children's Forum

ZA COM MR-S-1032
Item
2002-05-07

Part of Speeches

UN Children's Forum

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at Reception at New York University (NYU)’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service to launch the African Public Service Fellowship Fund, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1030
Item
2002-05-07

Part of Speeches

Launch NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service African Public Service Fellowship Fund; Mandela was also honoured with the Universities Presidential Medal

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at Dinner hosted by Shared Interest, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1037
Item
2002-05-06

Part of Speeches

Dinner held in honour of Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at luncheon hosted by Richard Holbrooke, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1034
Item
May 2002

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at Board Meeting of the Vaccine Fund, May 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1036
Item
May 2002

Part of Speeches

Board Meeting of the Vaccine Fund

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

International Court of Women Against the Economic Blockade in Habana, Cuba address

ZA COM MR-S-1338
Item
2002-03-21 - 2002-03-23

Part of Speeches

International Court of Women Against the Economic blockade in Havana, Cuba

Address to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, New York

ZA COM MR-S-1400
Item
2002-01-31 - 2002-02-04

Part of Speeches

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, New York

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal from Canada

ZA COM MR-T-1-4-1539
Item
2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

ZA COM MR-T-3-1-1541
Item
2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Patron of a Fund For Animals event, USA

ZA COM MR-T-2-1-1537
Item
2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This was a once-off event

John B. Lee fonds

MR-MM-416
Collection
2002

Part of Mandela Materials

The sub series contains records concerning the Honorary Doctorate of Laws awarded to Nelson Mandela on the 17 November 2001. Included are the following items:
Series 1 contains correspondence with Salvatore Ala, Laurie Allan, Margaret Alison, Roger Bell Carousel, Mayor, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Rienzi Cruz, Denis De Klerk, James Deahl, Marty Gervais, Richard M. (Tai) Grove, Michael Henderson, James Lipton [outgoing], Les Murray, Nelson Mandela Foundation, Penumbra Press, Public Lending Right Commission, Erin Smith, Richard Stevenson, Desmond Tutu, and George Whipple.

Lee, John B.

Speech by Nelson Mandela on receiving an Honorary citizenship of Canada by the Prime Minister Jean Chretien November 2001