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

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. .
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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