Papers of I O Horvitch on the South African Treason Trials, 1957-1960; comprising material concerning the Treason Trial, 1957-1961, including lists of the accused and the charges against them and a copy of the final judgement; typescript deafts for issues of 'Treason Trials Press Summary, 6 Feb 1959 - 10 Mar 1960'; miscellaneous material concerning the Treason Trials, 1957-1958; including appeals for funds by the Treadson Trials Defence Fund; Horvitch's personal papers, 1957-1958 including details of payments received from the Treason Trials Defence Fund, and details of Horvich's architectural practice; publications; papers on Ghana, 1960; press cuttings on the Treason Trials.
HORVITCH, I O (fl 1957-1960)
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- Dates of Creation1957-1961
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1.5 boxes (0.015 cubic metres)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
I O Horvitch was an architect and active member and later Chairman of the South African Communist Party (SACP.) The SACP was founded in 1921 and was always at the forefront of the struggles agains imperialism and apartheid. In December 1956 over 150 men and women were arrested and flown to Johannesburg to face charges of communism and high treason. The preparatory examination and trial lasted from December 1956 until March 1961, when all the accused were found not guilty and discharged.
Arrangement
Papers arranged in seven series as described above.
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Archivist's Note
Compiled by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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