Microform Collections in Stauffer Library
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS - RECORDS PART II: THE "RJ" COLLECTION (1929-1954)
Description
This collection represents 315 boxes of papers belonging to John David Rheinallt Jones, a former director of the South African Institute of Race Relations. Although the "R.J." collection is considered Part II of the Institute's archives, and distinct from Part I, the "B" Box Collection, the contents of both parts contain similar materials, consisting of records of the Institute's history and Rheinallt Jones' personal papers.
Note: As in the case of the "B" Box collection, subject treatment and headings have been used where they were the approved nomenclature of the day.
"The 'R.J.' collection ... spans the years 1929 to 1954 although there are some items as early as 1921 and as late as 1968. There is a large section on the foundation and work of the Institute covering its policy, publications, membership, administration, activities and regions. The other subject divisions are urban affairs, land, taxation, legislation, franchise, justice, economics, labour, education, Coloured and Indian affairs, social services, World War II, organisations with which the Institute was associated, Protectorates, Africa, church and missionary and J.D. Rheinallt Jones in his personal and senatorial capacity. The collection reflects the Institute's efforts to upgrade the economic, social, and political status of Blacks, Coloureds and Indians in South Africa, with particular reference to housing, health, education and franchise, and to improving relations between the different races." -- from the Guide to the collections (1990)
Microfilm Location and Call Number Stauffer Library Microforms at DT1709. S68
Guide/Index Location and Call Number Stauffer Library Reference & Books at Z3918.R3B12 1981t Guide Pt. 2
Collection Status Complete (75 of 75 reels, plus Guide)
Notes
- The Guide to the collection contains a brief biography of John David Rheinallt Jones, as well as a sketch of the Institute's history.