Documents, 1913-c.1973
File
MSS. Afr. s. 2444 / 19
Comprises:
(fols. 1-53) papers relating to Bram as a student in South Africa (1920-1929). Includes:
- a certificate from Grey College School, Bloemfontein (1920)
- two editions of The NUSAS / Die NUSAS, the official organ of the National Union of South African Students, which list Bram as Chief Editor (1928)
(fols. 54-73) papers relating to Bram as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University (1930-1934). Includes:
- newspaper cutting about Bram's selection (1930)
- letters of congratulation on Bram being selected as a Rhodes Scholar (1930)
(fols. 74-93) papers relating to births and deaths (1913-1971). Includes:
- obituary of Abraham Fischer, Bram's grandfather (1913)
- typescript of the memorial for Paul Fischer, Bram's son, given by Arthur Chaskalson (1971). Restrictions on access: Closed
(fols. 94-261) papers relating to the engagement and wedding of Bram and Molly (1936-1937)
(fols. 262-367) Miscellaneous documents (c.1913-c.1973). Includes:
- family trees (c.1951)
- a poem entitled 'Children and their Parents' attributed to Molly (1936)
Dates
- Creation: 1913-c.1973
Extent
367 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 2444 / 19
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk