NMF Archive

Cover and stamps issued by the South African Post Office on the occasion of the inauguration of Nelson Mandela when he became the first black and democratically elected president of South Africa. Signed by Mandela.

South African Post office (SAPO)

Postage stamp issued in the Republic of Gabon in tribute of the installation of Mandela as President of South Africa

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10 May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Resolution by the Board of Chosen Freeholders from Union County congratulating Mandela on being elected President and declaring May 22-29 1994 as "Nelson Mandela and Youth of South Africa week"

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22 May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Newsmaker of the Year Award 1993 by Johannesburg Press Club

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25 May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Along with F W de Klerk. The Award was received by Kader Asmal on 29 September 1994 but awarded on 25 May 1994

Silver tray presented on the occasion of the rugby match between South Africa and England at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium

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4 June 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Street in the City of Heerhugowaard

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6 June 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Queen's Baton Relay from Queen Elizabeth II to symbolise the return of South Africa into the Commonwealth of Nations and in particular the country’s participation in the Commonwealth Games in Canada after absence of 36 years

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20 June 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Relay is similar to the Olympic Torch and holds a secret message from Queen Elizabeth II and serves as a unifying symbol to the people of the Commonwealth

Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award from the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemoration Committee

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25 June 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela as the recipient of The Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award from the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemoration Committee of the Innerwest Priority Board in Dayton, Ohio, USA

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemoration Committee of Innerwesr Priority Board

Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award

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25 June 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the South African Natural Heritage Programme

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5 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Economic Pinnacle Award was presented by the American/African Economic Summit

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12 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy conferred by the Interdenominational Theological Seminary and College of Theism Inc, Maryland

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19 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Philosophy from the Interdenominational Theological Seminary and College of Theism, Inc.

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19 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree conferred upon Mr Mandela. From the College in Baltimore, USA

Trustees of Interdenominational Theological Seminary and College of Theism, Inc.

8th Annual Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger from the Hunger Project

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19 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recognition from the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

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30 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's outstanding leadership and distinguished service to his people and the world, USA

Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

Glass star presented by the National Basketball Association (NBA) of the USA

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August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Avenue in Windhoek

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August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Anne Frank Medal for Human Rights and Tolerance from the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

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15 August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recipient of the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists

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21 August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Rohlilahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists

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21 August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists, USA

New York Association of Black Psychologists

Oil painting on canvas of N Mandela shaking hands with a woman, signed by Syahadan Amiliajh

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28 August 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recognition from the City of Aulla

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September 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Silver certificate from the Italian city of Aulla recognizing Mr Mandela's commitment to peace. Italy

City of Aulla

Tuan Sheikh Yusuf Peace Award from the Muslim Women Federation of Southern Africa for his selfless commitment to justice, democracy and peace

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10 September 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented on the occasion of Mandela's inauguration as State President

Nelson Mandela Community High School

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1994-09-30

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Tribute to Nelson Mandela by the Nelson Mandela Community High School in Mount Vernon, New York.

Nelson Mandela Community High School

Lions Peace Award

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1 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Glass award from the Mayor of New York City

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2 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Arthur A Houghton Star Crystal Award for Excellence from the African-American Institute during their Annual Awards Dinner

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6 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Howard University

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7 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Laws from Howard University

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7 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citation recognizing the conferring of a honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela from Howard University, Washington DC, USA

Howard University

Honorary President of WFUNA (World Federation of United Nations Associations) and as such presented with a print by Aleta Michaletos depicting three interwoven images: doves, hawk and Mandela's portrait

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28 October 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Peter J Daniels Caleb Encouragement Award for courage, vision and persistance from the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations

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November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Olympic Order from the International Olympic Committee

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November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Olympic Order upon Mr Mandela from the International Olympic Committee, Switzerland

International Olympic Committee

Plaque from Jeddah Science and Technology Centre

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2 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South African Hindu Maha Sabha presented to President Nelson Mandela at the Hare Krishna Temple

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6 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Olympic Gold Order from International Olympic Committee President, Juan Antonio Samaranch in Cape Town

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16 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Man of the Year Award from the Greek South African Chamber of Commerce and Industries

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19 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief of the National Council of the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Alberton

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24 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief of National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)

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29 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief of the National Committee for the United Nations 50th Anniversary

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December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This was an once-off event

Mandela Trophy 1994/95 for cricket

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2 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A one day cricket tournament in 1994/95

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Grand Croix de la Legion D'Honneur (Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour), France

French Republic

Libyan Post Office (GPTC General Posts and Telecommunications Company) dedicated Postagestamp to the Ghadafi Prize for Human Rights

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31 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The issue consists of a minisheet with sixteen stamps, one stamp is with the portrait of Mandela. Mandela received the prize in 1989.

Medal of the Church of the Virgin Mary from the City of Spilimbergo

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Newsmaker 1995 award from Monitor/Sanlam

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Newsmaker Award from Monitor/Sanlam

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Newsmaker (Nuusmaker) award presented to Mr Mandela in 1995 from Monitor, Sanlam and Afrikaans Radio sonder grense, South Africa

Monitor/Sanlam

Olympic Movement Unity Award 1995 from the International Olympic Committee

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

United Nations Emblem presented by the State of Kuwait on the occasion of the UN's 50th anniversary

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Africa Peace Award from the African Centre for the Contructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Africa Peace Award, South Africa

ACCORD (African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes)

Artwork from/by Sedireng Olefile Mimi Mothibatsela: Nelson R

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandel, pencils on paper

Salif Keita recorded the song "Mandela" on his album Folon

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the Scottish Refugee Council

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque presented for the Red Nose Day from Comic Relief

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree and Africa Memorial Award from the Panafrican Institute of Lugano (IPAL), Centre of African Reality Studies (Africa Memorial Diploma)

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Seoul National University

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Philosophy conferred upon Mr Mandela, Seoul National University, Korea

Seoul National University

Several poems dedicated to Mandela from the period 1995-1997

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1995-1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recipient of the Highly Esteemed and Favourite South African from the Zap Mag viewers

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

1995 Alan Paton Award from the Sunday Times

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

BASE award of Distinction 1995, Lifetime Achievement Award presented to President Mandela by Black Arts, Sports and Enterprises (BASE)

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Belluno

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recipient of the Order of the Russion Federation from the President of the Federation

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for his book Long Walk to Freedom

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Alan Paton Award for 1995 upon Mr Mandela for Long Walk to Freedom, South Africa

Sunday Times

Olympic Movement Unity 1995 plaque from the International Olympic Committee

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Olympic Movement Unity Award conferred upon Mr Mandela from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Switzerland

International Olympic Committee

Lifetime Achievement award from Black Arts, Sports and Enterprises (BASE)

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the BASE Awards of Distinction 1995 Lifetime Achievement award upon Mr Mandela from Black Arts, Sports and Enterprises, USA

Black Arts, Sports and Enterprises (BASE)

Shield presented by the Lords and Commons Cricket Club Group

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Portrait of Mr. Mandela, pencil on paper, by David Price.

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela, pencil on paper, by David Price

Global Peace Friendship Award from Peace Boat

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Global Peace and Friendship Award 1994 from the India-European Union Friendship Society

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the 1994 Global Peace and Friendship Award upon Mr Mandela, India

India-European Union friendship Society

Award from the Indo-South African Friendship Association recognizing Mandela's many accomplishments and stating India's pledge to stand in solidarity

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citizens Reception from the Indo South African Friendship Association

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela recognizing his many accomplishments and stating India's pledge to stand in solidarity with Mr Mandela in the task of emancipation, reconstruction, and rejuvenation, India

Indo South African Friendship Association

Global Peace and Friendship Award 1994 from the India-European Union Friendship Society

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Metallic dish presented during Mandela's visit to City of Ahmedabad

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27 January 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mahatma MK Gandhi Prize for Non-Violent Peace for 1994

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February 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded by the Mahatma MK Gandhi Foundation for Non-Violent Peace

Honorary Membership of the Legion d'Honneur du Voyage

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10 February 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Liberator San Martin from the government of Argentina

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24 February 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This is the highest decoration awarded in Argentina

Africa Peace Award from the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)

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1 March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented during a ceremony in Durban

Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africans in the UK, at Cambridge University

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March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Merit , Honorary Member of the Order: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, O.M. By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II.

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21 March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II

Black Presbyterian Women’s Lucy Craft Laney Award; presented during the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC) 28th Annual Conference

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23 March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award was accepted on Mr Mandela’s behalf by Vera Swan, ecumenist, teacher, author and former missionary in South Africa

President Nelson Mandela leader and defender of the rights of his people "For the unity of the people through art" in appreciation and admiration from Congra MX 95 Month Maxima Piena C Bridge

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April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church

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16 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina" presented the Faithful Leadership Merit Award to State President Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina

Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina"

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16 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque with a piece of iron presented to Nelson Mandela by Gun Free South Africa melted at Iscor in Tshwane

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27 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of Honour from Rotary International

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May 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Founding Patron of the Matla Trust

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2 May 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF), established by Mandela in 1995, strives to change the way society treats its children and youth

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8 May 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children’s lives and to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement. 'Friends of the NMCM' were established in New York (23/10/95) and in London (12/07/96)

Patron of the World Archaeological Congress (WAC)