A2618 ROBERT SOBUKWE PAPERS, 1954-2013 Copyright 2011, Historical Papers Research Archive, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa 10 boxes and photographs This collection was presented to the Historical Papers Research Archive in 1997 by Benjamin Pogrund, former Deputy editor of the Rand Daily Mail, and a close friend of Robert Sobukwe, founder and leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). He is the auhor of the books "Sobukwe and Apartheid" and "How can man die better: the life of Robert Sobukwe". The Robert Sobukwe Papers contains extensive correspondence between Sobukwe and Pogrund and Sobukwe and his wife Veronica, as well as photographs and publications. The collection gives an insight into the life and struggle of Robert Sobukwe, and the history of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). Archivists' Notes: Some of the correspondence between Robert Sobukwe and his wife Veronica has not been published, due to its personal nature, subject to approval by the Sobukwe family. See mainly section Bc. CLASSIFICATION A PERSONAL Aa Biographical notes, academic results, testimonials, letters of application, obituary, pictures of Sobukwe. PAC badges. 1954-1988 Ab Sobukwe's application to leave South Africa on an exit permit, to study in the USA 1971 Ac Sobukwe's application for admission as attorney in Kimberley, 1975 Includes copies of his banning orders, signed by Jimmy Kruger. Ad Photographs B CORRESPONDENCE - with Robert Sobukwe and concerning him. 1961-1988 Ba Correspondence between Benjamin Pogrund and Robert Sobukwe, and general Bb Originals of some of Sobukwe' s letters to Pogrund and others 1964-1974 Bc Correspondence with Veronica Sobukwe. 1962-1967 Bd Correspondence with N. Marquard. Be Correspondence - B. Pogrund's research for his book on Sobukwe, and notes. 1980- 1988 (Also CV of B Pogrund and proposal for the book.) Bf Donations and support for Sobukwe family C RESEARCH MATERIAL Ca Speeches and statements by RM Sobukwe 1949-1960 Cb Interviews Cc Interview with Sobukwe - Gail Gerhart, 1970 Cd Articles, published and unpublished about Robert Sobukwe Ce History of the PAC (up to formation) Cf History of the PAC (after formation) Cg PAC, Azapo and Black Consciousness. Statements, reports and articles, including astatement by Philip Kgosana, 14/11/1975. 1960-1993 Ch Draft articles/reports. PAC in the Cape, and its relations with the Liberal Party. Information supplied by P. Hjul and R. Vigne, Undated Ci Interview with Veronica Sobukwe Cj JN Pokela, Chairman of PAC. Letter to B Pogrund re Sobukwe (1984), and Pokela's statements and addresses at the UN 1981-1985 Ck JD Nyaose (Jacob Dumdum Nyaose), President of FOFATUSA. Correspondence with B Pogrund and information from Nyaose re his arrest and his experiences in the PAC. 1988-1990 Cl Interviews re Sobukwe. (2 files) Some Ms and some typed notes Cm Newspaper summaries, 1960 (includes Sharpeville and Sobukwe trial) and Ms notes by Pogrund on Sobukwe's court appearances Cn Funeral, memorial and unveiling of tombstone of RM Sobukwe, including correspondence about arrangements and texts of speeches by various people Co Press cuttings re funeral of Sobukwe (during which Chief Buthelezi, Helen Suzman and B Pogrund were prevented from speaking by militant crowd members and Buthelezi was forced to leave). 1978 Cp Press Cuttings re PAC, Sobukwe, Robben Island etc 1958-1997 Cq Cuttings from Hansard re ANC, PAC. 1963 Cr Letters from AP Mda and 'Tsepo' to GM Pitje and 'Son of Africa' re African Nationalism, Congress Youth League and a Youth Conference in PE. 1948-1949 Cs Research material: ANC Progamme of Action (1949) and Council of Action (1950) some Ms notes by Pogrund, a press cutting of an article on the ANC by Robert Resha, 1958, and a letter from the Council of Action and a Prgram of Action (1950) Ct Azania Press Cuttings 1988-1989, Azania News 1966, Azania Combat, 1975-1976, press cuttings from The Sowetan and City Press D MISCELLANEOUS Da Book reviews of 'Sobukwe and Apartheid' and letters to B Pogrund about the book.1990-1991 Db Graaff-Reinet. Information about the town (Sobukwe's birthplace) Dc Miscellaneous items Dd Booklets De Sobukwe's lecture notes for Zulu I (1956) COLLECTION A PERSONAL Aa Biographical items Biographical notes, academic results, testimonials, letters of application, obituary, pictures of Sobukwe. PAC badges. 1954-1988 Aa1 Biography, from Robert Sobukwe Aa2 Memorandum - biographical notes Aa3 Biographical note from interview of Sobukwe Aa4 "To whom it concern" (testimonial) from Principal, Jandrell Combined School Standerton 15 February 1954 Aa5 Letter of appointment, Department of Bantu Studies, University of the Witwatersrand Aa6 "To whom it may concern" (testimonial) Aa7 Letter to Registrar, University of the Witwatersrand Aa8 Letter to J Lewin, Department of Bantu Studies, University of the Witwatersrand Aa9 Correspondence with Secretary of Education and University of the Witwatersrand Aa9.1 Letter to Principal, University of the Witwatersrand from Continuation Committee Aa9.2 Letter to Principal, University of the Witwatersrand from Continuation Committee Aa9.3 Letter to Secretary. Education, Arts, Science Aa10 Letter to RM Sobukwe from Registrar, University of the Witwatersrand Aa11 Letter of resignation to the University of the Witwatersrand Aa12 Letter to Registrar, University of the Witwatersrand from Department of Education, Arts and Science Aa13 University of London B.SC. Economics Exam Pass List 1968 Aa14 Cape Times records Aa14.1 Letter to Cape Times Aa14.2 Biographical form, Cape Times, completed in Sobukwe's handwriting Aa15 Correspondence with Fort Hare Aa15.1 Letter to B Pogrund from Registrar, Fort Hare University Aa15.2 Attached Universityof Fort Hare (South African Native College) statistics, fees, donations for 1949, 1950 Aa16 Correspondence with Fort Hare Aa16.1 Letter to B Pogrund from Assistant Registrar, Fort Hare University Aa16.2 Letter to JM Bishop, Fort Hare University Aa16.3 Letter to B Pogrund from Assistant Registrar, Fort Hare University Aa16.4 Letter to Registrar, Fort Hare University Aa16.5 Letter to Assistant Registrar, Fort Hare University Aa16.6 Letter to JF van Wyk, Continuation Committee Aa17 Letter to B Pogrund from Deputy Registrar , University of the Witwatersrand with attached obituary and reply Aa17.1 Letter to B Pogrund from Deputy Registrar of the University of the Witwatersrand Aa17.2 Obituary: Mr Robert Sobukwe Aa17.3 Letter to Deputy Registrar , University of the Witwatersrand Aa18 Reality magazine May 1985 cover photograph of Sobukwe and Pogrund (with duplicate) Aa19 Letter to B Pogrund from Deputy Registrar, University of the Witwatersrand Aa20 Letter to Registrar, University of the Witwatersrand Aa21 Sticker - "How can man die better…" 'Sobukwe and Apartheid" "B Pogrund" Aa22 South African OUTLOOK magazine with photograph and tributes August 1978 Aa22.1 Cover photograph of Sobukwe Aa22.2 Tribute to Robert Sobukwe Aa22.3 Tribute to Robert Sobukwe Aa22.4 Tribute to Robert Sobukwe Aa22.5 Tribute to Robert Sobukwe Aa23 Reality magazine May 1978 with photo and letters Aa23.1 Photo on front cover of Reality magazine Aa23.2 Two Great South African(s) Aa23.3 Reflections on Graaff-Reinet Aa23.4 Robert Sobukwe: A Personal Note Aa23.5 A Tribute - that was never paid Aa24 Drum Magazine May 1978 Aa24.1 Cover photograph of Sobukwe April 1978 Aa24.2 Robert Sobukwe: A Personal Tribute (original) Ab Sobukwe's application to leave South Africa on an exit permit, to study in the USA 1971 Ab1 Draft news article, stamped 'TIMES" at back of pages Ab2 Press statement Ab3 Letter to Sobukwe from African Studies Program, University of Wisconsin Ab4 Notice in terms of Suppression of Communism Act from the Minister of Justice Ab5 Overseas telegram to Prof Harries, Wisconsin from Sobukwe accepting offer Ab6 Letter to Sobukwe from the Secretary of the Interior refusing passport application Ab7 Application to Secretary for the Interior for an Exit Permit Ab8 Letter to Secretary for the Interior, requesting Exit Permit Ab9 Letter to Sobukwe from Secretary for the Interior requesting additional documents Ab10 Letter to the Secretary for the Interior for a document stating that Sobukwe is no longer restricted to the Kimberley district Ab11 Letter to the Secretary for the Interior applying for a permit to leave South Africa Ab12 Letter to Sobukwe from the Secretary of the Interior refusing relaxation of banning notice Ab13 Letter to Secretary for the Interior, requesting response to departure permit application within 10 days Ab14 Letter to the Secretary for the Interior from the American Consul General, stating willingness to issue visas Ab15 Letter to the Minister of the Interior appealing against refusal of permit Ab16 Letter to the Minister of the Interior Ab17 Letter to Raymond Tucker acknowledging receipt of letter, from the Minister of Justice Ab18 Letter to Raymond Tucker from the Minister of the Interior stating that exit permit had been issued Ab19 Notice of Motion-permission to leave district of Kimberley Ab20 Founding affidavit-permission to leave district of Kimberley Ab21 Application for a Permit to Leave the Republic of South Africa Permanently Ac Sobukwe's application for admission as attorney in Kimberley, 1975 Includes copies of his banning orders, signed by Jimmy Kruger. Ac1 Cover letter to J Unterhalter from Nzimande and Co Ac2 Cover letter to J Unterhalter from Nzimande and Co Ac3 Cover letter to J Unterhalter from Nzimande and Co Ac4 Cover letter to Adv Unterhalter from Singer, Horwitz etc