Sujet

Letter discussing the activities of the Commitee to Free the SASO 9, May 28, 1976. Creator: John Akpan.

Légende

This letter discusses the activities of the Committee to Free the SASO 9. The South African Students' Organisation (SASO) was a body of South African students who resisted apartheid through political action. The organisation was formed in 1968, spearheaded by Steve Biko, and played a major role in the Black Consciousness Movement. The letter is white paper with black ink. It was written by John Akpan and discusses the committee’s activities and announces a meeting to be held on June 9. The back of the letter is blank.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM21A73_164

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113,7Mo (2,7Mo) / 48,1cm x 59,3cm / 5678 x 7002 (300dpi)

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