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ZA ZAR STS 2022-011-001-038-03
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The Star letter to Mark Henning re A C Collins, July 11th, 1974: Benjamin Bennet accompanying extract, page 2
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- 1974 (Creation)
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1 x A4 original typed letter and accompanying extracts (2 pages foolscap)
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(1904 - 1985)
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South African journalist with the Cape Argus (1925 - 1975) and well-known author of South African crime fiction.
As a young journalist, Bennett interviewed A C Collins in his frugal accommodation shortly before his death in 1937.
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Accompanying article to Letter to the BC Headmaster
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Part of the collection of historic papers accumulated by the College.
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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.
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Copyright St Stithians College
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- Collins, Albert Charles (Subject)
- Bennett, Benjamin (Subject)
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Record created by MR 20220509