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Klipfontein & Glenmore, Cape Province - Forced Removals Collection (1979)

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  • Glenmore - wooden shacks and dirt road
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows wooden houses or shacks and dirt road that runs behind Glenmore.
  • Glenmore - World Vision rations for one family
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal. This photograph showing one lot of food rations for one family. During forced removals from Kliptown to Glenmore, tons of food supplies were donated by World Vision of Southern Africa, a Johannesburg based Christian humanitarian organisation as a means of bringing relief to of all unemployed people in Glenmore.
  • Glenmore boys
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" This photograph showing two boys in Glenmore squatter camp, wearing shorts and bare upper bodies. Behind them is a mealie field and squatting houses
  • Glenmore farm before the move in 1976 (photo)
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal"This photograph shows Glenmore in 1976, while it was still being farmed.A transcript at the back reads: "A view of the valuable land under irrigation pasture on Mr Ronnie Knott's farm, Glenmore, along the banks of the Fish River where the Fingo Village freeholders from Grahamstown may soon be resettled and about which they are voting in a referendum today"
  • Glenmore farm before the move in 1976 (text)
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal. This photograph showing Glenmore farm in 1976, while it was still being farmed. A transcript at the back reads: "A view of the valuable land under irrigation pasture on Mr Ronnie Knott's farm, Glenmore, along the banks of the Fish River where the Fingo Village freeholders from Grahamstown may soon be resettled and about which they are voting in a referendum today"
  • Glenmore outside yard - tin toilets and tree branches
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows how an outside yard would looked like in Glenmore, with tin toilets and tree branches, perhaps used as firewood or for fencing.
  • Glenmore outside yard - tin toilets and tree branches
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows how an outside yard would looked like in Glenmore, with tin toilets and tree branches, perhaps used as firewood or for fencing.
  • Glenmore people pushing against a white van stuck in the mud
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows children in Glenmore, pushing against a white van on muddy road.
  • Glenmore residents queueing for food rations
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal. This photograph showing Professor Michael Whisson and Glenmore residents who are queueing for food rations. Professor Whisson, head of the Anthropology Department at Rhodes University, was a member of the Glenmore Action Group since its inception
  • Glenmore residents queueing for food rations
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows Glenmore locals standing next to fence, queueing for food rations - truck and shack in background.
  • Glenmore residents with Louis Koch, Chief Director of the Eastern Cape Administration Board
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" In the photograph, Mr Louis Koch, Chief Director of the Eastern Cape Administration Board, stands beside Glenmore residents who are fetching water at the tap
  • Glenmore squatter camp
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" This photograph shows Glenmore squatter camp
  • Glenmore squatters
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows wooden shacks, temporary houses built for Glenmore people after they were removed from different places in the Eastern Cape, including Klipfontein
  • Glenmore wooden buildings - hostels
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows wooden buildings with many windows, possibly a hostel or school in Glenmore.
  • Glenmore wooden shacks
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows wooden shacks, temporary houses built for Glenmore people after they were removed from Klipfontein. People extended their houses using corrugated iron so as to fit their families.
  • Glenmore wooden shacks
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows wooden shacks, temporary houses built for Glenmore people after they were removed from Klipfontein. .
  • Glenmore, Headmaster's house
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • Janie van der Vyver, MPC
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • John Hitge
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • John Hitge
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • Kenton squatters
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows three women, who are Kenton squatters, one is holding a baby
  • Klipfontein - a shack
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" This particular photograph shows a shack in Klipfontein, belonging to Mrs Emily Sikiti
  • Klipfontein leaders (Nonono Memani on the right)
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer
  • Klipfontein residents bound for Glenmore, 4 April 1979
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" The photograph shows Klipfontein residents the divisional council camp, Kenton 1979. Klipfontein residents wait with their belongings to be taken to Glenmore
  • Klipfontein residents during the move
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" This photograph showing Klipfontein residents loading their belongings into a truck to be taken to Glenmore