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Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London 138 117/3/1 The Liberation Struggle in South Africa 13 Oct 1977 Transcript of a talk given by First at the 'Hearing on South Africa', organised by the Norwegian Council for Southern Africa. Includes a letter from Ronald [Segal] to Shula Marks sent when passing the item on. 27 pages 117/3/2 Bibliography of works by and about Ruth First [1990] Compiled by Alice Bernstein. 8 pages 117/3/3 Don Pinnock research material [1944-1986] Includes photocopy of list of materials related to First held at Rhodes University, photocopies of some documents, such as correspondence between First and the SAIRR (South African Institute of Race Relations) (1944), with the University of the Witwatersrand (1959-1964) and with Miriam Hepner (1972-1973), four photographs and a letter from Pinnock to Gavin Williams. 50 pages approx., 4 photographs 117/3/4 Ruth First Memorial Lecture poster 18 Jun 1986 Lecture by Gavin Williams at the University of Durham and entitled: 'South Africa: the Origins of the Present Crisis'. 1 sheet 117/3/5 Letter from the Charter Theatre Company to Gavin Williams 1986 An invitation to a pe117ormance of 117 Days at Stroud Green Community Centre, London. 1 page 117/3/6 Photocopies of correspondence with Jeanne Penvenne 1978-1982 Includes letters to and from First. Penvenne was based at the African Studies Centre, University of Boston. 13 pages 117/3/7 A World Apart 1987-1988 A film based on the First-Slovo family, written by Shawn Slovo. 2 items 117/3/7/1 Third draft of the script 17 Feb 1987 Written by Shawn Slovo. 100 pages 117/3/7/2 Programme from the European Charity Premiere 24 Aug 1988 52 pages 117/3/8 Ruth First Memorial Trust 1982-1991 75 pages 117/3/8/1 Mission statement [1982] Describes the aims and activities of the memorial fund. 1 page Archives and Special Collections – Ruth First Papers
139 Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London 117/3/8/2 Joe Slovo's grant of power of attorney to Gillian Slovo 20 May 1983 Signed by Joe Slovo as he required Gillian Slovo to act on his behalf whilst out of the United Kingdom. 1 page 117/3/8/3 Meetings of the trustees Dec 1982-Apr 1991 Includes selected minutes and agendas. 33 pages 117/3/8/4 Correspondence 1982-1991 Principally requests to the trust for financial assistance and accompanying research proposals. 30 pages 117/3/8/5 Accounts 1987-1990 Includes figures for the years ending 30 Apr 1987 and 30 Apr 1988, and the state of the trust accounts at 6 Jun 1990. 3 pages 117/3/8/6 Handwritten notes [1982] Includes a draft of a publicity item for the Ruth First Memorial Awards. 4 pages 117/3/8/7 Discussion documents concerning the setting up of a Resource Centre [1983] 3 pages 117/3/9 Correspondence [1981-1987, bulk 1981-1982] Principally letters between Harvester Press and First, Gavin Williams and Ros de Lanerolle, concerning First's book Black Gold. Also includes some personal correspondence sent to de Lanerolle. 44 items 117/3/10 'A Woman's Place...is in the Revolution': Ruth First Memorial Lecture Delivered by Ros de Lanerolle at the University of Durham. Typescript draft including handwritten sections and alterations. Possibly incomplete or containing sections from different drafts. Also includes a letter from Diana Collecott concerning practical arrangements for the lecture and a publicity leaflet. 1987 25 pages 117/3/11 Tributes to First Aug 1982 Authors include Gavin Williams, Ros de Lanerolle and Diana Collecott. 7 items 117/3/12 Speech on South African Women's Day [1982?] Part of an address given by First. 6 pages 117/3/13 Programme for the second Ruth First Memorial Concert 16 Feb 1985 Organised by the Ruth First Memorial Trust and held at St.James' Church, Piccadilly. Featuring the 'Young Musicians for Ruth' Orchestra, mostly drawn from London colleges of music. 2 pages Archives and Special Collections – Ruth First Papers
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