Identificatie
referentie code
Titel
Datum(s)
- 1994-2002 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Archief
Omvang en medium
5 boxes
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
Institutionele geschiedenis
The Friends of Cuba Society, (FOCUS) was founded in 1990. It is the collective name for a number of associations in South Africa which exists to promote solidarity with Cuba. They are a non-profit voluntary organizations which aim to: promote international solidarity through dialogue, exchange and action between Southern Africa and Cuba as well as organize activities to deepen the level of friendship and understanding between the peoples of South Africa and Cuba. Their common objectives are the following: to promote the development of economic, social, religious, cultural and political links between Southern Africa and Cuba, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern, to provide essential information on relevant issues related to the Cuban Government and peoples' situation, struggles and aspirations, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern. Membership of these groups is open to all persons and organizations who subscribe to their aims and objectives.
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
The collection was deposited with the Historical Papers Research Archive by the chairman of the Gauteng Branch of FOCUS Noel Stott. In 1998, Noel was awarded the Cuban Friendship Medal by the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba and the than President of Cuba, Fidel Castro. According to the citation, the award was presented "in recognition of his constant actions of political and material support with the Cuban Revolution and of condemnation of the imperialist blockade on Cuba".
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
The collection contains material relating to activities of associations in South Africa, which promoted solidarity with Cuba. Records include: minutes of the meetings, reports, financial statements, information and reports on conferences, work brigades to Cuba, newspaper clippings, speeches, publications and photographs.
Waardering, vernietiging en slectie
Aanvullingen
Ordeningstelsel
Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
Voorwaarden voor reproductie
Taal van het materiaal
Schrift van het materiaal
Taal en schrift aantekeningen
Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen
Toegangen
Uploaded finding aid
Verwante materialen
Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen
Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën
Related units of description
Aantekeningen
Alternative identifier(s)
Trefwoorden
Onderwerp trefwoord
Geografische trefwoorden
Naam ontsluitingsterm
Genre access points
Beschrijvingsbeheer
Identificatie van de beschrijving
Identificatiecode van de instelling
Toegepaste regels en/of conventies
Status
Niveau van detaillering
Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming
2019