[The road sign above tells a grim story. It shows that in South and South West Africa people are treated like cattle. Herded. Humiliated. Used for the profit of their masters.]

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Creator

Harry Emerson Fosdick; Africa Defense and Aid Fund

Place Created

New York, New York, United States

Date

Undated, about spring to mid-1960 or later?

Type of Item

Mailing

Length/duration

1 page

Description

Funding appeal for the Africa Defense and Aid Fund of the American Committee on Africa to help the victims of apartheid. The Fund can provide legal assistance for opponents of apartheid and food and shelter for their families. It also can assist those fleeing the country via an "underground railroad." [Note: This publication must date from after the Africa Defense and Aid Fund was set up in 1958 and before October 1964 when Northern Rhodesia (which is mentioned) became independent Zambia. Most likely it was produced in 1960 by which time many people listed in the letterhead were involved; see ANNUAL REPORT American Committee on Africa June 1, 1959 to May 31, 1960 available on this website,...

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Publisher

American Committee on Africa

Organization

American Committee on Africa

Coverage Africa

Namibia
South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

text/pdf

Rights Management

Used by permission of Africa Action (successor to the American Committee on Africa).

Collection

Private collection of David Wiley and Christine Root