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Afrikaner Collection

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Old Ethiopian man, portrait, Amhar, Amhara, Ethiopia, Africa

Old Ethiopian man, portrait, Amhar, Amhara, Ethiopia, Africa Alter Äthiopier, Portrait, Amhar, Amhara, Äthiopien

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Tanz- und Folkloreaufführung der Massai für Touristen in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai members performing traditional percussion for tourists at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Älterer Massai Angehöriger in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Elder Massai member at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Frau mit Kind und Einkäufen in den Straßen von Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Woman with baby carrying her shopping goods in the streets of Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Tanz- und Folkloreaufführung der Massai für Touristen in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai members performing traditional percussion for tourists at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Tanz- und Folkloreaufführung der Massai für Touristen in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai members performing traditional percussion for tourists at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Tanz- und Folkloreaufführung der Massai für Touristen in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai members performing traditional percussion for tourists at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Hinweisschild im Tsavo West National Park bei Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Inforamtion sign at Tsavo West National Park near Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Massaifrau mit ihrem Baby in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai woman with her baby at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Touristin schenkt einem Massaikind eine Kette in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Female tourist giving a necklace to a Massai child, at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Tansania

Tansania
Angehörige der Massai führen eines Stammestanz auf in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai member performiing a tribal dance at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Massaikrieger mit Speer in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai warrior with his lance at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Markt an einer Straße in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Market in the streets at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Angehörige der Massai vor einer Behausung in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Massai members in front of a hut at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

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Tansania
Tourist mit Massai-Mädchen in Arusha, Tansania um 1982. Tourist with Massai girl at Arusha City, Tanzania around 1982

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Senegal

Senegal
Eine Reise nach Dakar, Senegal, Westafrika, 1980er Jahre. A trip to Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, 1980s

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: South African Foreign Minister Botha

South African Foreign Minister Botha
South African Foreign Minister Pik Botha speaks at a 1983 press conference in London after talks with the British Foreign Secretary

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Mary Decker

Mary Decker
JSA's Mary Decker (373) stumbles as Zola Budd (151) looks over. Outstretched arm directly behind belongs to eventual winner of women's 3000m run

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Olympic Runner Zola Budd Qualifying in 3, 000 Meter Run

Olympic Runner Zola Budd Qualifying in 3, 000 Meter Run
(Original Caption) Zola Budd the bare footed runner from South Africa, now running for Great Britain, runs in the third heat of the women's 3000 meter run at the Olympics in Los Angeles 8/8

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Mary Decker Falling in 3000 Meter Race

Mary Decker Falling in 3000 Meter Race
South African runner Zola Budd (front, center) watches her chief competitor, American Mary Decker, fall to the ground in the final of the women's 3000-meter run at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Zola Budd Leads America's Mary Decker

Zola Budd Leads America's Mary Decker
(Original Caption) 8/10/84-Los Angeles, California: Zola Budd

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Circus Re-Enactment Of Boer War Battle

Circus Re-Enactment Of Boer War Battle
(Original Caption) Circus re-enactment of the Boer War Battle of Colenso. Undated photograph

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: John Landy Congratulating Jim Bailey

John Landy Congratulating Jim Bailey
Runner John Landy (left) congratulates South African hunter Jim Bailey after he won a special one-mile race

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Playwright Athol Fugard Smoking a Pipe

Playwright Athol Fugard Smoking a Pipe
(Original Caption) Athol Fugard, leading South African playwright and critic of apartheid, (racial separation), says his country no longer is afraid of ideas, as exemplified in his plays

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Group of child beggars

Group of child beggars. Date of Photograph:1875-1880

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Africain; African; Afrikaner (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Africain; African; Afrikaner (engraving)
7194623 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Africain; African; Afrikaner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africain; African; Afrikaner)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: General Joubert (sepia photo)

General Joubert (sepia photo)
STC363409 General Joubert (sepia photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrus Jacobus Joubert (1834-1900)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha, Afrikaner and first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa

Louis Botha, Afrikaner and first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa
498892 Louis Botha, Afrikaner and first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, from The Year 1919 Illustrated by English Photographer

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Majuba Day : Boer General Piet Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg

Majuba Day : Boer General Piet Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg
STC363440 Majuba Day : Boer General Piet Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg on 27th February 1900, from a sketch by Frederic Villers (1851-1922) (litho) by Woodville

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: A Group of Afrikaners and Zulus, c1900. Creator: Unknown

A Group of Afrikaners and Zulus, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Group of Afrikanders and Zulus, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: General Piet Joubert, Commander-In-Chief of the Dutch South African Republic, 1890

General Piet Joubert, Commander-In-Chief of the Dutch South African Republic, 1890. (1914)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha, 1862 A

Louis Botha, 1862 A

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: African Colonial Members Of The Closer Union Convention Of 1908 Who Reached Terms Which Resulted In The British

African Colonial Members Of The Closer Union Convention Of 1908 Who Reached Terms Which Resulted In The British Parliament Passing The South Africa Act Of 1909

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha And His Family. Louis Botha

Louis Botha And His Family. Louis Botha, 1862 To 1919. Afrikaner And First Prime Minister Of The Union Of South Africa. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Ohm Kruger 1825-1904, 1934

Ohm Kruger 1825-1904, 1934. Stephanus Johannes Paulus Paul Kruger (1825-1904), President of the Transvaal from 1883 to 1900. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Ex-Commandant Generals Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922), Koos de la Rey (1837-1914) and Louis Botha (1862-1919)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1900 (1951)

Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1900 (1951)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Clearing the remaining Germans out of the trenches by hand grenages, 1900s. Artist: Crown

Clearing the remaining Germans out of the trenches by hand grenages, 1900s. Artist: Crown
Clearing the remaining Germans out of the trenches by hand grenages, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Buffalo hunters in the Transvaal, South Africa, c1890

Buffalo hunters in the Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: A diamond mine at Kimberley, Griqualand West, (Northern Cape, South Africa), c1890

A diamond mine at Kimberley, Griqualand West, (Northern Cape, South Africa), c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Christiaan de Wet, Boer soldier and politician, c1900

Christiaan de Wet, Boer soldier and politician, c1900. De Wet (1854-1922) commanded the forces of the Orange Free State during the Second Boer War (1899-1902)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, South Africa, 1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, c1900

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, c1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War and defeated the Jameson raiders at Krugersdorp, on 29 December 1895

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Martinus Theunis Steyn, South African statesman c1900

Martinus Theunis Steyn, South African statesman c1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 2nd Boer War, c1900

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 2nd Boer War, c1900. A Boer farmers wife shakes her fist at the British soldiers

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900

Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Koos de la Rey, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900

Koos de la Rey, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Jacobus Hercules de la Rey (1847-1914), assumed charge of Boer operations in western Transvaal on 1 July 1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Louis Botha receiving intelligence from a native spy, 2nd Boer War, c1900

Louis Botha receiving intelligence from a native spy, 2nd Boer War, c1900. Louis Botha (1862-1919), South African soldier and statesman, was Commander-in-chief of Boer forces from 1900 during the war

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Artist: Frederick Judd Waugh

Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Artist: Frederick Judd Waugh
Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Boers charging Major Goughs force at Blood River

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Assault on Wagon Hill, 2nd Boer War, 6 January 1900

Assault on Wagon Hill, 2nd Boer War, 6 January 1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Boers besieging Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 1899-1900

Boers besieging Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 1899-1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: The Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger

The Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger
The Sinking Ship, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900

Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was President of the Transvaal or South African Republic from 1883

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Christiaan De Wet, Afrikaner soldier, politician and big game hunter, c1899

Christiaan De Wet, Afrikaner soldier, politician and big game hunter, c1899

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Piet (Petrus Jacobus) Joubert, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1890

Piet (Petrus Jacobus) Joubert, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1890. Born in the Cape Colony, Joubert (1834-1900), commanded Transvaal forces in the 1st Boer War (1880-1881)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Large-flowered corn-flag or large brown afrikaner

Large-flowered corn-flag or large brown afrikaner, native to South Africa, Gladiolus liliaceus

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: Biltong is a kind of cured meat (South Africa and Namibia), Pemmican (U. S. A. and Canada)

Biltong is a kind of cured meat (South Africa and Namibia), Pemmican (U. S. A. and Canada)
Biltong is a kind of cured meat (South Africa and Namibia), Pemmican (U.S.A. and Canada). Traditionally pemmican was prepared from the lean meat of large game such as buffalo, elk or deer)

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: J. B. M. HERTZOG (1866-1942). James Barry Munnik Hertzog

J. B. M. HERTZOG (1866-1942). James Barry Munnik Hertzog
J.B.M. HERTZOG (1866-1942). James Barry Munnik Hertzog. Boer general during the second Anglo-Boer War and Prime Minister of South Africa. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: JAN CHRISTIaN SMUTS (1870-1950). South African statesman, soldier and philosopher

JAN CHRISTIaN SMUTS (1870-1950). South African statesman, soldier and philosopher. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: LOUIS BOTHA (1862-1919). South African soldier and statesman, first Prime Minister

LOUIS BOTHA (1862-1919). South African soldier and statesman, first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Undated photograph

Background imageAfrikaner Collection: JAN CHRISTIaN SMUTS (1870-1950). South African statesman, soldier and philosopher

JAN CHRISTIaN SMUTS (1870-1950). South African statesman, soldier and philosopher. Photograph, c1919



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EDITORS COMMENTS

The Afrikaner people have a rich and complex history, filled with moments of triumph and struggle. One such moment occurred on 7 March 1902, during the Second Boer War, when General Methuen surrendered to de la Rey. This event marked a significant turning point in the war and showcased the resilience and determination of the Afrikaners. Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Africain; African; Afrikaner captures the essence of this diverse group of people. From their Dutch Boers roots to their unique identity as Afrikaners, they have carved out a distinct place in South African history. The surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg in 1900 is another pivotal moment that shaped the course of the war. The engraving immortalizes this event, reminding us of both the bravery and sacrifices made by these courageous individuals. Leaders like Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, General Joubert, and General De Wet played crucial roles in guiding their people through these turbulent times. Their sepia photos serve as reminders of their unwavering commitment to defending their land and way of life. The night attack on a Boer convoy by mounted infantry under Colonel Williams showcases not only military tactics but also highlights how resourceful and adaptable these fighters were in defending themselves against formidable opponents. The charge led by Bushmen and New Zealanders near Klerksdorp demonstrates unity among different groups fighting for a common cause - freedom from oppression. It symbolizes how alliances were formed amidst adversity for a greater purpose. Louis Botha stands tall as an iconic figure within Afrikaner history - not only was he an influential leader but also became South Africa's first Prime Minister after unification. His leadership skills paved the way for progress towards peace and reconciliation between different communities within South Africa. Even everyday heroes are celebrated within this narrative.

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