Documents related to the period leading up to the arrival of the first South African immigrants in Argentina and covering the establishment of families there during the next two decades.
Profiles (and pictures) of original settlers and their experiences. The manuscript begins with a short history of the Boer community and immigration.
Published 1989
An entire history of the Boer people, from the movement of the community from Holland to South Africa, through the Boer war and eventual migration to Argentina. Goes into detail about what the boers were to receive from the Argentinan government. At the end, the author credits the Boers with the growth of Comodoro.
published 1992
A brief history of the foundation of Colonia Escalante. Details include immigration from S. Africa, the search for water and subsequent discovery of oil, the building of schools, and the development of the community.
Published 1996
Letters from Luckhoff in Stellenbosch to M.G.G. Visser, secretary of Reformed Church in Chubut, asking how the church can assist in the repatriation of South Africans currently in Argentina
Written 1935-1938
Letter from Opperman, pastor of South African community in Chubut (Argentina) to representative of union in South Africa describing daily life, farming conditions, and population in Pampa Pelada, Sierra Chaira, Sierra Cuadrada, Sierra Victoria, Sierra Corrientes, Sarmiento, Sierra Nevada, Salamanca, Kilometer 27 of the Diademam Argentina, and Comodoro Rivadavia.
Published 1953
Letter from H.J. Piek, pastor in Comodoro Rivadavia, to A.D. Luckhoff, informing Luckhoff that he is returning to South Africa and explaining the community's needs in terms of education, religious guidance, poverty, etc.
Published 1935
Letter to A.D. Luckhoff from prime minister's office informing him that his report on the Argentinian-Boer community in Comodoro is not suitable for publication.
Written 1937
The hand-written diary of J.J. Wasserfall, a pastor to the Dutch Reformed Church in Comodoro. The events he recorded span from South Africa to Argentina over a period of five years.
Written 1926-1931
Letter from Stephan Postma to Secretary of Interior in South Africa regarding Dirk Postma's report on the needs of the Argentinian South African. It details the community's spiritual, educational, and civic needs, as well as why they might want to repatriate to South Africa.
Written 1937
A series of letters from a South African government agency to church official in Comodoro Rivadavia answering questions about the logistics of repatriation of South Africans currently in Argentina. Inquiries include the treatment of settlers upon their return, the need for visas, and later permanent residence applications.
Written 1937
A letter from the Department of the Interior in South Africa to a woman in Argentina regarding Anna Elizabeth de Venter's application for permanent residence upon her repatriation to South Africa
Written 1987
A newspaper article claiming the success of the effort to repatriate South Africans from Argentina. The article describes successful re-integration and a population that is happy to be back on their native soil.
Written 1939
A report from H. J. Piek on the conditions of the South African congregation in Argentina to the commission of the Dutch Reformed Church. The report details economic distress, loss of nationality, threat to religion, and lack of education.
Written 1935
A positive take on Boer Immigration as an addition to the Argentinian melting pot. Ends by stressing their integration into Argentina and their contribution to its development.
Published 1971
Newspaper article reporting the difficulties of South African immigrants who have repatriated from Argentina. The article suggests that they are unhappy in South Africa and some are even considering returning to Argentina.
Published 1939
A newspaper description of the arrival of repatriated Afrikaners. The source notes the joy expressed by many upon seeing their "native country".
Published 1934
1937 Natal Advertiser extract, reporting conditions of Boers in Argentina. Concerns over repatriation and education are mentioned, as well as the need for a permanent minister in the church.
Written 1937
