Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. It provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder.
Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.
1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] cover The date of the publication is estimated from the fact that the fees are quoted in Rands. South Africa converted from sterling to Rands in February, 1961. Although the word, prospectus, does not appear in the title, the contents duplicate those of earlier prospectuses.
Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 1.
1937 28 Rand Charities to Benefit: Mr A. C. Collins Will: Estate of £555,000 [NC October 1937] Details the life and work of Collins and the many charities - both local and in the UK - that wee beneficiaries of his will.
Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 2.
1959c St Stithians College Prospectus: cover The date of this Prospectus is estimated from the contents: it refers back to the opening of the College in 1953 and the fees are still quoted in sterling. (South Africa changed its monetary system from sterling to Rands in 1960 and later issues reflect this.)