An update on the South-African association as well as a short history of La Colonia Boer to commemorate the 101st anniversary of their arrival
Published 1992
Around 100 government officials, business people, and executives visited the Boer community in Comodoro. They completed a tour of the city, ate a dinner provided by la Asociación Sudafricana de Mujeres, toured two traditional farms, and participated in a television program, amongst other activities.
Published 1992
Martín Blackie, as vice-consul of South-Africa, describes the views of the community regarding the end of Apartheid. Although a majority are in favor, as "it is necessary... in order that people of color can participate in every sense [in the government]" there are a few who believe "people of color should not integrate into the governmental part of this country"
Published 1992
Describes the formation of the modern-day community's association in order to have an official group to act as a mediator between the community and the South Africa's ambassador. Also mentions the two main community associations (la Asociación Cristiana de Mujeres de Comodoro Rivadavia and the Club Sudafricano).
Published 1992
Interview with Johann Kilian, the first South-African ambassador to Argentina since 1986. His statements envision a strong future relationship in between South Africa and Argentina. He also answers questions about the end of Apartheid.
Published 1991
Article about South-African antiapartheid activist Nadine Gordimer after she was awarded the Nobel prize for literature. Her work dealt with how South-African public policies affected private life.
Published 1991
Transcript of South African Ambassador Kilian's speech, in which he mentions the history of the Boer community while noting the economic and historic ties between S. Africa and Argentina.
Published 1991
Article about the completion of South African Ambassador Johann Kilian's trip to Argentina. He was accompanied by community member Martín Blackie (the honorary vice-consul of South Africa in Chubut). Kilian's trip included meeting with municipal authorities, a donation to a local school, and a meeting with the High Performance Sports Commission.
Published 1991
An article about the visit of South African Ambassador Kilian to Argentina in which he stresses the relationship between South Africa and Argentina.
Published 1991
An article detailing community history in Argentina as well as an invitation for community members (and especially those of South-African descent) to participate in a "Día del Colono Sudafricano" (South-African colony day) celebration, which will include a South-African band.
Published 1994
A tribute to Neely de Blackie. She arrived in Comodoro Rivadavia in 1903 with her family. The article praises her dedication to family and upbeat attitude in spite of the harsh conditions she endured.
Published 1992
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
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
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
