Explore Our Liberation Archive
This search tool allows you to explore archival organizations and collections related to South Africa's liberation struggle.
How does it work?


Step 01
Enter keywords or search term
Use the search bar to enter a keyword, phrase, or name related to your research. The search engine scans the database for mentions of your search terms in narrative descriptions, keywords, and archival metadata.
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Step 02
Browse the results
Use the search bar to enter a keyword, phrase, or name related to your research. The search engine scans the database for mentions of your search terms in narrative descriptions, keywords, and archival metadata.


Step 03
Narrow down your search
To refine your results, you can apply filters based on:
- Category of Holding (e.g., photographs, letters, legal documents)
- Time Period (e.g., 1950s, 1980s, post-1994)
- Location (e.g., South Africa, Europe, North America)
- And much more