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A collection of nearly 3 million high-resolution type specimens and related materials from contributors around the world. Also included are reference works, and primary sources, such as collectors’ correspondence and diaries, illustrations, and photographs.
The liberation of Southern Africa and the dismantling of the Apartheid regime was a major political development in the 20th century. This collection focuses on the complex and varied liberation struggles in the region, with an emphasis on Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Over 27,000 objects and 190,000 pages of documents and images are available, including periodicals, records of colonial government commissions, personal papers, photographs, speeches, and interviews
A collection of more than 86,000 objects of visual, contextual, and spatial documentation of African heritage and rock art sites. The collection includes spatial data, such as 3D models and plans, facade views, images, and video; and contextual data, such as site plans and maps, excavation reports, archaeological and ethnographic field notes, and person journals and travelers' accounts.