A handwritten testimonial by a school board in Chubut for Nicolaas E. Loubser, a teacher, upon his return to South Africa. He taught for 2 1/4 years before the school closed "due to a lack of cooperation."
Letter from British officer in Buenos Aires regarding the repatriation of South African immigrants, questioning whether this should happen "at public expense," and that repatriated South Africans would need assistance upon arrival.
Written 1911
A short newspaper biography on Myra Ricchiardi-Joubert. One of the first Boer immigrants, she previously served in the Anglo-Boer war as a nurse. In addition, she was the granddaughter of President Kruger and married to Colonel Ricchiardi. Together, she and Ricchiardi encouraged Boer immigration through propaganda.
Photocopy of newspaper detailing an address by Rev. J.J. Wasserfall in which he stated that settlers desired to return to South Africa due to concerns about inter-marriage as well as the reluctance to marry outside of the community.
Published 1931
Facsimile of newspaper report on South Africans who migrated to Argentina describing the poor conditions they found, the difficulties they faced, and some ways in which they have and have not integrated into Argentine society.
Article written by a South African who visited Comodoro Rivadavia describing positive impressions of the South African immigrant community there.
Published 1980
Newsletter article on the situation of the church among the South African community in Comodoro Rivadavia, focusing on the conflict between the Reformed Church and the Dutch Reformed Church
Published 1928
Facsimile of newspaper article refuting the idea of repatriation of South Africans from Argentina. They cite the wealth of local community members such as Messrs, Visser, Deigo Venter, J. Behr, and Eloff as proof that the Boers have been successful in Argentina. It is argued that the position of the Boers would not be improved by returning to South Africa, and even blames 'laziness' of the farmers for any failures in crops, though it does admit that a school is needed for their children. The article denies that the Argentinian government had taken land from the Boers after the discovery of petroleum as well.
Published 1931
Translation of a series of letters between South African officials discussing emigration to Argentina and the possibility of interfering to stop it.
Written 1902
Translation of an article published in the South African newspaper, Ons Land, warning of terrible conditions in Argentina and appealing to South Africans to resist the temptation to immigrate there.
Published 1903
Translation of a letter published in the South African newspaper, "Ons Land," describing poor conditions found by immigrants in Argentina and discouraging others from attempting to settle there.
Published 1903
