1977 letter from the Department of National Education to the Administrator of the Transvaal communicating the Cabinet decision on the admission of black students to private schools.
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.
1982 R G Bradley letter to Mark Henning re Henley Royal Regatta programme and associated items, 7th July 1982. The St Stithians Rowing 1st VIII took part in the Regatta and a few old boys rowed in the Trident Crew at the event.
1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
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 1953 and July,1961.
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.
19781122 Mark Henning letter to the Transvaal Director of Education requesting permission for the admission of 3 black applicants. This letter was copied to the Transvaal Administrator. [compliant]
Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
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.
1959 Iain Thornton letter to Helen Holmes 28th December 1959 re his being the first recipient of "The Good Citizen Prize" for which the shield was originally awarded. Iain was Head of the Boarders.
19780922 MH letter to Dr P G J Koornhof requesting his advice on the applications. [Archivist's note: MH knew Koornhof personally through their sporting connections. Source: 2018 Interview with MH]
1955 Rand Aid Association letter to C H Leake 30th August 1955 The letter includes an extract from a tribute to Leake for his work with the Association by the Minister of Social Welfare, Mr J J Serfontein.
1964 Motion to the Conference of the Methodist Church submitted by the Heads of the four schools represented on the Committee for European Education. The document consists of two parts: the motion and then a short letter outlining the purpose of the motion and signed by Miss Susie C Kachelhoffer as Convenor of the Committee on European Education. The document is also inscribed with a note to the St Stithians Headmaster.
Correspondence between Mrs Ivey and Carol Botha (BC Librarian) re the provision of resources for Mrs Ivey's research on the partnership between Collins and Mountstephens and their origins in Cornwall.
1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
1977 BP Letter from HM The Queen to BP Headmaster, 24th February, 1977. This original letter was written and signed by Susan Hussey, Lady-in-waiting, on behalf of The Queen. It acknowledges the letters written by the children of the BP to Her Majesty on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee.
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.
Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
Letter written and signed by Madden Cole on behalf of the Society and addressed to Mark Henning. Handwritten note by Carol Botha indicates items sent for publication on 31/10/1980.