Administration "front files", 1962-2001
Scope and Contents
There are three main functional groups of files within the administrative records of The Africa Fund that the fund's staff called the "front files." These records consist of documentation for general administrative action, organizations, and people. The strength of these records includes planning and reporting for The Africa Fund's numerous projects and "campaigns" to assist in peacekeeping, democratic, and economic development in southern Africa; networking with churches and organizations within the United States and Africa as part of the anti-apartheid movement of the latter 20th century; and staff testimony to the United Nations and other legislative bodies regarding conditions for the majority the oppressed population in South Africa, as well as South Africa's aggression toward the front line states of Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Main topics includes: Anti-apartheid and sanctions legislation, demonstrations and protests in the United States and southern Africa; human rights; liberation movements in southern Africa; arms embargos, corporate conduct, cultural and sporting boycotts, and fair elections in South Africa; economic sanctions and the oil trade in South Africa; United States polices toward South Africa; and detention, treatment, and release of African political prisoners.
Dates
- created: 1962-2001
Creator
- From the Collection: Africa Fund (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The records of The Africa Fund are open and available for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 360.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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