Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM MR-AAO-298
Title
Southern Africa Liberation Committee
Date(s)
- 1973-01-01 - 1997-12-31 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
The Michigan State University Library holds a substantial collection of Patricia L. Beeman concerning SALC. It covers the period 1973-1997 and contains newspaper clippings, campaign materials, State of Michigan sanctions legislation, posters, correspondence and information on other AAMs in the country. MSU also holds the Carol B. Thompson and Bud Day Papers on Southern Africa.
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The SALC was a community organisation based at Michigan State University (MSU). It operated from 1973-1997, and was active at MSU and in the greater East Lansing area. It organised a number of successful educational and social action campaigns, and was very active in lobbying for divestment, consumer boycotts and no-loans to South Africa.