Mayibuye Archives
Archive Overview
The University of the Western Cape Robben Island Mayibuye Archives houses a vast multimedia collection of materials relating tonthe liberation struggle. This archive has been used extensively by local and international researchers and been used in a numerous exhibitions, publications and documentaries
University of the Western Cape and Robben Island Museum
The Robben Island World Heritage Site has rich archival resources mostly based at the Mayibuye Archive, situated in the Main Library at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) campus. The Mayibuye Archive is one of the largest archives of liberation struggle materials in the country – the collections include many unique materials relating to the struggle for freedom, or to Robben Island and imprisonment under Apartheid.
Organization WebsiteType of entity
University based repository associated with a national museum
Activities to which holdings relate
Research
Education and public programmes
Exhibitions
Publications
Oral History
Films or Videos
Training
System of arangement
Material is organised by collection
Finding Aids
Visitors to the archive can consult Finding Aids published in hard copy.
Address
University of the Western Cape Bellville Western Cape South Africa
Phone
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Main Contact
Mariki Victor
021 9592935