A collection of newspapers and interview excerpts that detail the Afrikaners' desire to preserve their culture in the context of Argentina from 1902 to the present day.Other collections:Immigration and Early SettlementEducation and ReligionThe South African Community in Argentina Today
Interview with several community members about their feelings on their culture and disappearing language–includes historical facts about the community.
published 2008
A newspaper article written by an Afrikaner reporting his visit to Argentina, comparing differences in life and culture between South Africans in Argentina and South Africa. The article authors suggests that immigrants in Argentina have developed a mixture of Argentinian and South African cultural traits.
published 1939
Newspaper article reporting the difficulties of South African immigrants who have repatriated from Argentina. The article cites religious, educational, and farming concerns that made them dissatisfied with life in Comodoro.
published 1937
An excerpted interview of Mr. S.P.J. Greyling, who was repatriated with his family in 1937. He discusses the Comodoro colony unfavorably, describing marriage outside the community, lack of education, and disorganization within the church.
published 1937
Letter detailing the troubles of Transvaal in regards to agriculture, the preservation of Boer culture, and the suggestion of resettlement in Chubut. Refers explicitly to concerns about children growing up as "Argentinos."
published 1902
