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Description
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This collection provides a rich historical record of Student Representative Councils (SRCs) and various student committees active at Rhodes University College (RUC) between its founding year in 1904 and 1951.
The materials document the evolution of student governance, focusing on administrative matters, student welfare, social events, and the relationship between the student body and the College administration. This archive offers valuable insight into the concerns and priorities of students during the first half of the 20th century, capturing a period of significant growth and change for the institution as it transitioned from a College to a full-fledged University in 1951.
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Provenance
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This collection comprises the records of the Student Representative Councils (SRCs) and various student committees of Rhodes University College (RUC), spanning the period from 1904 to 1951. The records were generated and accumulated by the student bodies themselves in the course of their governance, administration, and representation of student affairs at the College.
