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 typed letter from A.D. Luckhoff to the Church Council of the Dutch Reformed Church asking for a pastor to replace J. J. Wasserfall after his departure. The letter also inquires about the church's ability to negotiate on behalf of South Africans in Argentina who desire to repatriate.
Published 1931
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
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
A Cape Town Daily News article reporting need for room and board for repatriated Afrikaners from Argentina, and asking South African farmers to provide temporary lodging.
Published 1938
