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Walter Sisulu

Walter Sisulu – circa late 1950s Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC), serving at times as Secretary-General and Deputy President of the organisation. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
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    Image Number: 164_13
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Transparencies / Mohamed Ticky / Slides / Processed / CON0001 / SHT0005
    Description: The Youth of the mid 1980s organised a Masupatsela camp in Mazimbu.
    Collections: Processed transparencies,Mohamed Ticky
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5472 x 3570
    Media Id: 164_13
    Credit: Processed transparencies / ANC Archives
    Keywords: ANC, political parties, colour image , horizontal, liberation struggle, political activities, apartheid, apartheid era, political activists, South Africa, black South Africans, African National Congress, South Africans, black African men, black African people, black African women, history, South African history, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, Africa, secretariats, flags, flag raising, Tanzania,
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    Image Number: 1068_333
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3757 x 2921
    Media Id: 1068_333
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 164_15
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Transparencies / Mohamed Ticky / Slides / Processed / CON0001 / SHT0005
    Description: The Youth Secretariat of the mid 1980's organised a Masupatsela camp in Mazimbu. Comrade Jackie Selebe as the youth chairperson was very instrumental in the organising of this event.
    Collections: Processed transparencies,Mohamed Ticky
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5454 x 3594
    Media Id: 164_15
    Credit: Processed transparencies / ANC Archives
    Keywords: ANC, political parties, colour image , horizontal, liberation struggle, political activities, apartheid, apartheid era, political activists, South Africa, black South Africans, African National Congress, South Africans, black African men, black African people, black African women, history, South African history, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, anti-apartheid demonstration, Africa, secretariats, 1980s, motor vehicles, flags, black African children, political meetings, Tanzania,
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    Image Number: 1068_100
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 2661 x 3808
    Media Id: 1068_100
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1068_198
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3757 x 2765
    Media Id: 1068_198
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
    Property Release: No
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    Image Number: 1068_159
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leader Walter Sisulu (right, with classes) to the garment factory in the ANC Development Centre Dakawa, Tanzania, February 1990. Photo: Eli Weinberg Photolab.
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Dakawa
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 2998 x 2018
    Media Id: 1068_159
    Keywords: African, National, Congress, ANC, leader, Walter, Sisulu, garment, factory, development, centre
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_686
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Walter Sisulu (left) and his son Max (right), visiting Mazimbu, Tanzania in February 1990.Photo”Eli Weinberg Photolab.
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 2643 x 1811
    Media Id: 1067_686
    Keywords: African, National, Congress, ANC, Walter, Sisulu, Max, son
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    Image Number: 1067_606
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3653 x 2869
    Media Id: 1067_606
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_260
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3653 x 2869
    Media Id: 1067_260
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_420
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3705 x 2973
    Media Id: 1067_420
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_176
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 2714 x 3965
    Media Id: 1067_176
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_146
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3705 x 2765
    Media Id: 1067_146
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1067_116
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3810 x 2921
    Media Id: 1067_116
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1066_279
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3810 x 3130
    Media Id: 1066_279
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1066_160
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Walter Sisulu (standing with portrait in centre), Albertina Sislu (sitting right to him) and Govan Mbeki (sitting right) to the ANC Development Centre Dakawa, Tanzania, February 1990. Photo: Eli Weinberg Photolab.
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Dakawa
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 2998 x 2018
    Media Id: 1066_160
    Keywords: African, National, Congress, ANC, visit, Walter, Sisulu, leaders, Albertina, development, centre
    Model Release: No
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    Image Number: 1066_100
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 3757 x 2713
    Media Id: 1066_100
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
    Property Release: No
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    Image Number: 402_15
    Title: Loose Black and White Photographic Print. BOX010/FLR135
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX010 / FLR135
    Description: Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu,(21 /10/1918 to 02/06/2011), is a South African anti-aparthied activist and wife of fellow activist, Walter Sisulu. She bravely resists the apartheid regime through many long, lonely years of activism, while her husband in incarcerated.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5202 x 3456
    Media Id: 402_15
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Albertina Sisulu, anti-apartheid activist, wife of Walter Sisulu, ANC leader
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    Image Number: 401_10
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: ANC Office
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 4660 x 5895
    Media Id: 401_10
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 1066_40
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / International Institute of Social History / Images
    Description: Visit of ANC-leaders Albertina and Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki to Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Collections: International Institute of Social History
    Subcollections: Images
    Country: Tanzania
    Location: Mazimbu (SOMAFCO)
    Pixel Size: 3705 x 3182
    Media Id: 1066_40
    Keywords: SOMAFCO, African, National, Congress, exile
    Model Release: No
    Property Release: No
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    Image Number: 401_9
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 6064 x 4181
    Media Id: 401_9
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_36
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Nelson Mandela (right) and Walter Sisulu (left) on Robben Island.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: Robben Island
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 2871 x 2170
    Media Id: 400_36
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 401_8
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 6066 x 4183
    Media Id: 401_8
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 401_5
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years. This picture was credited to the International Defense & Aid Fund for Southern Africa.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 4456 x 5675
    Media Id: 401_5
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 401_3
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0124
    Description: Walter Sisulu. This picture was credited to the International Defence & Aid Fund. Walter Sisulu was the General Secretary of the ANC in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 4412 x 5661
    Media Id: 401_3
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_13
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0132
    Description: People holding posters with pictures of ANC leaders. A rally to welcome Walter Sisulu, freed from prison after 26 years. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: FNB Stadium
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5692 x 3952
    Media Id: 400_13
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_19
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0128
    Description: Walter Sisulu during his time as the Secretary General of the ANC in the 1950s. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: Commissioner Street
    Orientation: portrait
    Pixel Size: 2934 x 4103
    Media Id: 400_19
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_12
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0132
    Description: A rally to welcome Walter Sisulu, freed from prison after 26 years. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was the General Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 to 1955 and later became the Deputy President of the ANC in 1991 to 1994. He was jailed at Robben Island.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: FNB Studium
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5533 x 3690
    Media Id: 400_12
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Walter Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_5
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0126
    Description: The Nelson Mandela Reception Committee with the ANC leadership visited Oliver Tambo in Sweden where he was hospitalised. Indcluded are: Thabo Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, Walter Sisulu, Joe Slovo, Alfred Nzo and Albertina Sisulu
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: Sweden
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 6775 x 4510
    Media Id: 400_5
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Nelson Mandela, Reception Committee, Oliver Tambo, Sweden, Thabo Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, Walter Sisulu, Joe Slovo, Alfred Nzo, Albertina Sisulu, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, colour image
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    Image Number: 400_4
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0126
    Description: Memorial Service for Chris Hani. Left to Right: Cyril Ramaphosa, Raymond Mhlaba, Oscar Mpetha, Wilson Mkwayi, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Elias Motsoaledi, Andrew Mlangeni, Jay Naidoo
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: South Africa
    Location: Orlando Hall
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5625 x 3799
    Media Id: 400_4
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Memorial, Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa, Raymond Mhlaba, Oscar Mpetha, Wilson Mkwayi, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Elias Motsoaledi, Andrew Mlangeni, Jay Naidoo, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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    Image Number: 400_2
    Path: African National Congress Digital Archive / ANC Collections / Prints / London Mission Papers / Photographs Loose / Processed / BOX009 / FLR0126
    Description: The Nelson Mandela Reception Committee together with the ANC leadership visited Oliver Tambo in Sweden where he was hospitalised. Seated on Nelson Mandela's right is Walter Sisulu (fourth from left) and to his left are Joe Slovo, Winnie Mandela, Alfred Nzo. Oliver Reginald Tambo was the President of the ANC from 1977 to 1990.
    Collections: Processed prints
    Country: Sweden
    Location: Private Hospital
    Orientation: landscape
    Pixel Size: 5830 x 3797
    Media Id: 400_2
    Credit: Processed prints / ANC Archives
    Keywords: Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela, Sweden, Walter Sisulu, Joe Slovo, Winnie Mandela, Alfred Nzo, apartheid era, freedom fighters, anti-apartheid, political activities, South Africans, black African people, black African men, ANC, South African history, apartheid, African National Congress, political parties, liberation struggle, political activists, black South Africans, Africa, South Africa, black and white image
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