The Furman University Libraries are hosting a trial for Adam Matthew’s Apartheid South Africa, 1948-1966. This trial is available through Wednesday, November 12th and can be accessed from our Trials LibGuide.
Adam Matthew: Apartheid South Africa, 1948-1966
Addressing the period 1948-1966, this archival database provides comprehensive coverage of issues related to apartheid in South Africa including:
- The National Party’s policy of racial segregation
- Analysis and reactions to Apartheid & events in South Africa
- Nelson Mandela – Arrests and Trials
- Sharpeville Massacre
- Political prisoners and refugees
- Treason and Rivonia trials
- Detailed coverage of ANC leaders & imprisonment
- South Africa’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth
These formerly restricted documents sourced from The National Archives UK provide detail with in-depth analysis of events, international reaction and policy dilemmas, accompanied by numerous first-hand accounts and reports. Please note that the PDF download options are not available during trials. This trial will be available through November 12, 2014. This resource is being released in three sections over the next six months: 1948-1966 (available now), 1967-1975 (coming December 2014), 1976-1980 (coming March 2015).
We would like your feedback about our trials. After you have tried an electronic resource, please come back and let us know what you think. Our feedback form is simple, and will take you less than 5 minutes to complete. If you have any questions please get in touch with Outreach Services.