Nelson Mandela South Africa Election (1994) Campaign Materials Collection

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2014-01

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection includes a limited selection of campaign posters and a few related statements primarily from the African National Congress party. Included is a single National Party poster emphasizing voting for F.W. De Klerk the president at the time of the 1994 election who was replaced by Nelson Mandela.

Also included is the cover page of Time magazine for May 9, 1994 featuring Nelson Mandela and two copies of the publication Argus that helped explain the Peace Accord agreement between the black and white community leadership that allowed for the election to take place.

Dates

Creation: 1994 - 1994

Language of Materials

One document in this collection is in Afrikaans.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Duplication of archival materials in no way transfers either copyright or property right, nor does it constitute permission to publish in excess of "fair use" or to display the materials without the permission of The Evergreen State College Archivist or his/her designee.

Historical Note

The release of Nelson Mandela from prison and his subsequent run for the presidency of South Africa ended the era of aparteid in that country. The victory of the African National Congress party in 1994 assured the end of white dominance in the country and Nelson Mandela wisely encouraged a peaceful transition throughout his presidency (1994-1999).

Extent

12 items (All digital documents in PDF format)

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains presidential election materials for the South Africa in 1994 in which leader of the African National Congress (newly released from prison) Nelson Mandela participated and won.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three series consisting of 1. Posters, 2. News Resources, and 3. Public Announcements.

Location

The contents of these documents is available from the internet only via The Evergreen State College Archives website.

Existence of Originals

The originals from which the PDF files in this collection were scanned reside in the custody of Ms. Helen Ross, staff in the Financial Aid Office at The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Wa.