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Flyer advertising student strike against the Vietnam War
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Date
- 1968
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- paper, ink
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/16 × 8 9/16 in. (28.1 × 21.7 cm)
- Description
- White flyer with black text covering the whole of the front and back. Text is a combination of typed text and handwritten text. On the front, in the middle third on the left, are two (2) black and white images. The top image is of wounded and dead soldiers on the ground near buildings. The lower image is of police officers standing over bodies lying on the ground surrounded by smoke. At the top third is handwritten text [ON FRIDAY APRIL 26 THOUSANDS OF BLACK STUDENTS IN/EVERY PART OFHTE U.S. AND THROUGHOUT THE THIRD WORLD/WILL STAY OUT OF CLASSES IN A ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL/STUDENT STRIKE/AGAINST THE VIETNAM WAR/AND THE RACIST DRAFT]. On the back in the upper half is large handwritten text [WASHINGTON'S BLACK/STUDENT STRIKE/AGAINST THE WAR/FRIDAY 26TH/THOUSANDS OF D.C. BLACK/STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE].
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Topic
- Education
- International affairs
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Resistance
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.11.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Vietnam
- Written by
- Representative Julian Bond, American, 1940 - 2015
- Illustrated by
- Lewis, T. G., American
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Date
- 1967
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Graphic booklet with a black and white illustration on the front cover. The illustration depicts soldiers wading into a river with dense tropical foliage along the riverbank. Palm fronds are prominent in the right middle ground of the image. The soldiers are all helmeted and carry their weapons and packs above their heads. At the top in large, white block letters is the title [VIETNAM]. In the lower right corner is the artist's signature and date [T.G.Lewis '67].
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- publications
- Topic
- International affairs
- Literature
- Military
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Julian Bond. Permission required for use.
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Poster advocating a boycott of the 1968 Olympics signed by Harry Edwards
- Issued by
- Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
- Illustrated by
- Bozé
- Subject of
- International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
- Signed by
- Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 7/8 × 17 5/16 in. (58.1 × 44 cm)
- Description
- A poster advocating the boycott of the 1968 Summer Olympics. The poster has a white background and black text and design. At the top text surrounding the Olympic rings reads: [Olympic Games]. Below that text, at center, is a large circle. Inside the circle, there is text and a drawing. The drawing depicts outlines of the United States and Africa; raised fists come out from the inner edges of the outlines. Text in the middle of the circle reads: 1968 / Black America / & / Africa / United / 32 Black African Nations Have Voted To Boycott the '68 Olympics]. Below the circle large black text reads: [Can We Do Less?]. Outside the circle, to the bottom right, small black print reads: [Bozé]. Outside the circle, to the bottom left, is the signature of Harry Edwards. The back of the poster is blank.
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
- Object number
- 2016.66.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter by the Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa
- Created by
- Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa, American
- Subject of
- Vorster, Balthazar Johannes, South African, 1915 - 1973
- President Ford, Gerald Rudolph, American, 1913 - 2006
- Date
- February 25, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This letter from the Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa asks readers to call their state representatives, senators and President Gerald Ford to demand the United States not to relax restrictions on bank transactions with South Africa. The letterhead at the top of the page features an illustration of the African continent surrounded by the words [EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN / for / SOUTH AFRICA]. The organization's contact information follows immediately and reads [14 West 11th Street New York, N.Y. 10011 Phone: (212) 477-0066 / -For A Free South Africa-]. The letter follows underneath and onto the back of the document.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Africa
- Black power
- Correspondence
- International affairs
- Religion
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flier advertising rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Subject of
- People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
- General Motors Corporation, founded 1908
- President Ford, Gerald Rudolph, American, 1913 - 2006
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- Saths Cooper, South African, born 1950
- Myeza, Lindane, Angolan, founded 1952
- Lekota, Mosiuosa, South African, born 1948
- Nkomo, Nkwenkwe, Angolan, born 1952
- Nchaupe Mokoape, South African, born 1944
- Nefolovhodwe, Pandelani, South African, born 1947
- Strini Moodley, South African, 1946 - 2006
- Ismael, Solly
- Sedibe, Gaboroni, born 1951
- Muchimba, Aron, Namibian, 1946 - 2014
- Nangolo, Andreas, Namibian
- Shikongo, Hendrik, Namibian
- Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
- Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
- Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flier announces a rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day. [Fight Racism at Home and Abroad-- / Make May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day]. The flier has an image of a man with his fist in the air in the background. To the Right is a box with text that reads, [Free all prisoners of apartheid!] and includes a list of names of the men and women in the [SASO 9] and [SWAPO 6]. The paragraphs continue describing America's involvement in apartheid in Africa. Towards the bottom is the proclamation, [RALLY Saturday May 1.... / MARCH 2:30 pm ...] with all the information necessary. Following that is a [Partial list of endorsers:] that include, [African National Council (Zimbabwe), African Youth Movement, American Committee on Africa, Association of Vietnamese Patriots in the U.S., Vernon Bellecourt-American Indian Movement, Dan Berrigan, Center for the United Labor Action, Rev. John Collins- N.Y. Council of the United Methodist Church, Committee for the Freedom of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Prisoners, Edward Davis-show steward CWA, Bob Dorsey-Advisory Council Taxi Drivers Union Local 3036, Eritreans for Liberation, Carlos Feliciano, Friends of Haiti, Group of Khmer Residents in the U.S., Beverly Grant-singer, Harlem Consumer Education Council, Lennox Hines-Pres. National Conference of Black Lawyers, Mack Harris, Jr.,- show steward CWA, Bill Hoffman-author and journalist, Jim Houten-Harlem Fight Back, Iranian Students Assoc. (world Fed.), Bill Kaessinger-Executive Board member Teamsters Local 10, Floreynce Kennedy-Coalition Against Racism and Sexism, Yuri Kockiyama-Nat'l Comm. for Defense of Political Prisoners, William Kunstler, Cheryl Labash-Vice Chairwoman Clerical Section Local 100 TWU, Mark Lane, Liberation Support Movement, Conrad Lynn, Kate May shop steward CWA, Mark Nelson-shop steward CWA, Imari Obadele-Pres. Provisional Gov't of Republic of New Africa, Pan African Congress of Anzia (PAC, Peace and Equal Rights Committee (Red Bank, N.J.) People Democratic Association, Larry Scott-show steward CWA, Timor Defense Committee, Jay Schulman-Coordinator Nat'l Jury Project, SWAPO, Dennis Segrette-Pres. N.Y.S. Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Joe Walker-journalist, United Black Workers, Florence Wright-shop steward CWA, Yonkers People for Peace.] The back of the flier repeats the text from the front, except for the endorsers, in Spanish.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Multilingual communication
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.119
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives
- Created by
- Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance, American
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- United Nations, founded 1945
- Date
- February 23, 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS]. Near the bottom of the page the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb. 18(?) 1978].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Article page describing a trial of South African Activists
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- South African Student Organization, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Strini Moodley, South African, 1946 - 2006
- Saths Cooper, South African, born 1950
- Lekota, Mosiuosa, South African, born 1948
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This is a page from an article that describes the trial of South African activists. The page is segmented into three columns. The far right column features black and white images of three activists identified as [Mr Mosiuoa Lekota / Mr Saths Cooper / Mr Strini Moodley]. The other two columns feature text about arrested protesters and their trials. The column on the far left has two headers that read: [The Accused Refuse to Plead] and [The Trial Gets Under Way]. The back of the page is blank.
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- articles
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Law
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Articles detailing the trial of South African activists
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- South African Student Organization, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Myeza, Justice
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- These articles detail the trial of South African activists. The first page of the article has an image of activists in the top right and bottom left corners. The image in the top right corner is of a silhouette of an activist behind bars. The image in the bottom left is of an activist identified as [Mr. Justice Myeza]. The document contains eight pages of white paper with black ink and each page is single sided.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- articles
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Law
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Flyer about the Nambia Three and International Women's Day 1976
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
- Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
- Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
- Black Women's Activist Coalition
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises International Women's Day and a teach-in on the Namibia Three. The flyer is white with black text. The title of the flyer reads: [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 1976 / THESE 3 WOMEN FACE DEATH / ANNA NGIHONDJWA / RAUNA NAMBIINGA / NAIMI NOMBOWO]. Large text in the center of the flyer reads [FREE THE SWAPO WOMEN MILITANTS / FREE THE NAMIBIA THREE / FREE ALL WOMEN POLITICAL PRISONERS]. The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Petition to free the SASO 9 as presented to the UN Committe Against Apartheid
- Created by
- Committee to Free the SASO 9, American
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- United Nations, founded 1945
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This petition to free the SASO 9 was to be presented to the UN Committee Against Apartheid. The top of the page reads: [FREE THE SASO 9 / FREE APARTHEID PRISONERS / To the UN Human Rights Commission, / UN Headquarters, New York. / HELP SAVE LIVES! STUDENTS FACE DEATH! / We are outraged by the violations of human rights and disregard for human dignity exhibited by the apartheid regime of / South Africa in the detention of SASO 9, SWAPO, NUSAS 5 and all political prisoners. Nine officers of the South African / Students Organization (SASO) have been incarcerated since 1974. On March 16, 1976, seven more SASO members were / detained, one of whom, Mr. Joseph Ndull, was tortured to death by the South African Secret Police. All 16 students face death sentences.]. The rest of the page is numbered 1-20 where people can sign their name, address and phone number. The back of the page is blank.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Type
- petitions
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference
- Created by
- Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- United Nations, founded 1945
- National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
- Date
- April 9-10, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
- Place used
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Education
- International affairs
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter from the Committee to Free the SASO 9
- Written by
- Akpan, John
- Subject of
- Committee to Free the SASO 9, American
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- March 8, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This letter from the National Committee to Free the SASO 9 appeals to Christians to help free apartheid prisoners. The letter is white paper with black text. The title reads: [NATIONAL CTEE. TO FREE THE SASO 9 AND ALL APARTHEID / PRISONERS / An Appeal To Christians: Help Free Apartheid Prisoners]. The letter is two pages and was written by John Akpan. The back of each page is blank.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Correspondence
- International affairs
- Religion
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.21ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flyer advertising Spartacist League Forum
- Created by
- Spartacist League, American, founded 1966
- Subject of
- Carling, Richard, American
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises the Spartacist League Forum in New York City. The flyer is white with black text that reads: [SPARTACIST LEAGUE FORUM / AVENGE SOWETO!]. The flyer gives information about the speaker and the forum. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right that reads [1976].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Africa News Vol. VI Number 19
- Published by
- African News Inc., American
- Subject of
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- Date
- May 10,1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 8 1/2 × 7 in. (21.6 × 17.8 cm)
- Description
- This edition of Africa News discusses Henry Kissinger's policies, Ethiopia, and South African and Rhodesian responses to activism. The publication is square shaped and is printed on brown paper with black text. The title reads [Africa News / A WEEKLY DIGEST OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS]. The back of the paper has the continuation of a story and publication information.
- Place made
- Durham, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Ethiopia, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Somalia, Africa
- Djibouti, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- newspapers
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Colonialism
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Journalism
- Mass media
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.25
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Africa News Service, Inc. Permission required for use.
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Donation slip of the Anti- Apartheid Day Committee
- Created by
- May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee, American
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (8.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This donation slip of the Anti-Apartheid Day Committee solicits donations and volunteer work. The slip is white paper with black text that reads: [Return to May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee / I can give out leaflets or put up posters. Here is my donation of $ [blank space] to help the work. / I can help by: [blank space] NAME (Please Print) [blank space] PHONE [blank space] STREET [blank space] CITY [blank space] STATE [blank space] ZIP [blank space] / Organization, Union, School or other Affiliation [blank space]]. The slip has not been filled out. The back of the slip is blank.
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.26
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer announcing a speech by Dean G.A. FFrench-Beytagh
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- ffrench-Beytagh, Gonville Aubie, Chinese, 1913 - 1991
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer details the trials of Rev. G.A. FFrench-Beytagh and announces an upcoming speaking engagement on May 23, 1972. The flyer is yellow paper with black text. The title reads: [SOUTH AFRICAN TERRORISM / DEAN G. A. FFRENCH-BEYTAGH / who was tried and sentences under South Africa's / Terrorism Act / will speak at / CHURCH of the ASCENSION / 5th Avenue at 10th Street - / 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, 23 May 1972] The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Notes from the United Nations on the Freedom Charter of South Africa
- Created by
- United Nations Publications
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- South African Congress of Democrats, South African, 1953 - 1962
- South African Indian Congress, South African, 1919 - 1962
- South African Coloured Peoples' Organization, South African, founded 1953
- United Nations, founded 1945
- Date
- July 1974
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This special note from the United Nations' Unit on Apartheid details the Freedom Charter of South Africa. The booklet is four pages long. The title page features the United Nations logo in the top left corner inside of a grey header that extends the width of the page. The title is also printed inside this header and reads: [UNIT ON APARTHEID / DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND SECURTIY COUNCIL AFFAIRS]. Typed text fills the rest of the page. The back of each page is blank.
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Type
- charters
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Law
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.30
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flyer advertising film viewings for Katatura and Namibia- A Trust Betrayed
- Created by
- University Christian Foundation of N.Y.U., American
- Subject of
- May, Edward C., American
- Columbia University, American, founded 1754
- New York University, American, founded 1831
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises film viewings for "Katatura" and "Namibia- A Trust Betrayed" at Columbia University and New York University. The viewing is to be followed by discussion and remarks by Dr. Edward C. May. The flyer is yellow paper with black text that reads: [A Contemporary Church Struggle..... / NAMIBIA Referred to by / South Africa and the American Press as "South West Africa" / "KATATURA" "NAMIBIA - A TRUST BETRAYED" / Earl Hall Auditorium / Columbia University / Monday Sept. 20 / 7:00 p.m. / Loeb Student Center Rm 408 / New York University / Tues. Sept. 21 / 12:00 noon / Dr. Edward C. May]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right corner that reads [1976].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Film
- International affairs
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer urging people to tell Congress to end trade with South Africa
- Created by
- The Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer urges people to tell Congress to end trade with South Africa. The flyer is pink paper with black text. The block letters at the top and bottom of the flyer read [DON'T BE FOOLED / US GOVT. AGAIN BAILS OUT / THE WHITE RACIST / SOUTH AFRICAN REGIME] and [LETS AID THE FREEOM MOVEMENT / OF SOUTH AFRICA]. The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pamphlet regarding the SASO 9
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Subject of
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This pamphlet discusses the SASO 9. The front page features an image two people hanging from trees. The cover reads: [Struggle for Freedom / South African students face death / Free the Saso 9! / These Africans were hanged / by the racist Apartheid / regime in S. Africa in 1974, / for "terrorism". / Today, 9 black students face / similar hanging when convict- /ed on the same phony charges. / They are the SASO 9, officers / of the South African Students / Organization (SASO). / Who are the SASO 9? and why / must you fight to free them? Nine men are dying to hear / from you! ACT NOW: / Send telegrams to the / Embassy of S. Africa, in / Washington, D.C., demanding / the immediate release of the/ SASO 9. / STOP GENOCIDE AGAINST AFRICANS" / SASO 9 DEFENCE FUND / P.O. BOX 467, Cath. Sta. / NYC 10025. (212) 280-3992. / We need urgently: volunteers, / office space, telephones, postage stamps, stationery, funds, endorsements]. The pamphlet contains additional information about the SASO 9 and South Africa.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions