Collection 397 - Robben Island

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ZA UWCRIMA MR-MM-397

Title

Robben Island

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  • 1966-1991 (Creation)

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83 box files

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Items recorded and maintained by the prisoners, including internal correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports and discussion papers, orders for equipment as well as other miscellaneous material. Sports activities the organisation and maintenance of such activities in Robben Island. The education of prisoners by prisoners, including formal education (primary and secondary schooling) political education and the Mrabulo materials.

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