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The materials comprising the British Correspondence and Miscellany Collection are dated from 1556 to 1972 (bulk 1740-1890). The papers are arranged into the following series: Correspondence, 1556-1972 and undated; Subject Files,…
This collection ranges from the 17th to the 20th century and is representative of general trends in British art. Highlights include works by Norman Blamey, Robert Bevan, Ginner, LS Lowry, Robert…
This collection includes prints in a variety of media from France, Britain, Holland, Germany, Spain, etc. They range from Dutch 17th century etchings to 20th century American serigraphs and provide examples of…
The historical collections of painting and sculpture within the Art Collections Department of Iziko Museums embrace a wide range of works for art that are both South African and foreign…
Numbering over 400 items, which includes paintings, prints and drawings, the Sir Abe Bailey Bequest is the largest bequest held at the SA National Gallery to this day. It also…
The Burnett Collection is comprised of a single silver case, stamped with the arms of The Kings Royal Rifles from the British Army, containing several small photographs and a metal…
Mr Birch's Civilisations Collection consists of approximately 400 publications dealing with the rise, maturity and decline of five great civilisations over 4 500 years. These publications on the Egyptian, Mesopotamian,…
The collection consist of correspondence, speeches, articles, reports, subject files, minutes, information sheets, newspaper clippings, publications and personal documents
The collection collection which consists of letters written by Ernest Jacob Neethling to his wife (1947-1948), of photos, clippings, menus from Cunard White Star and the Giulio Cesare lines and…
The material in this collection reflects Owen Clough’s political involvements and activities from the turn of the century until the mid 1950s. It reflects his interest in and writings concerning…
