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Abdullah Abdurahman (1872-1940) Family papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Abdullah Abdurahman (1872-1940) Family papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.NU.ABDURAHMAN
- Repository
- Northwestern University, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies
- Language
- English
- Size
- 2.92 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1906-1962
- Creator
- Abdurahman, Abdullah, 1872-1940
Historical note
The Abdullah Abdurahman family was active in the South African Coloured population’s struggle for political and economic equality.
Scope and Contents note
The Abdullah Abdurahman Family Papers contain materials from three members of the family; those of Abdullah Abdurahman (1872-1940), physician and political leader, and his wife, Mrs. Helen Abdurahman (1877?-1953), comprise half of the material and Dr. and Mrs. Abdurahman’s daughter, Mrs. Zainunnissa Gool (1897-1963), political leader, the other half. Despite gaps, the Abdullah Abdurahman Family Papers provide an historical view of the Coloured population’s struggle for political and economic equality in South Africa.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 March 22 by Andrew Steadham and Lauren Kalal.