MILITARY RECORD PRESERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1914-1992 A HISTORY OF DIRECTORATE DOCUMENTATION SERVICE

  • Ian Van der Waag Directorate Documentation Service (SADF Archives)
Keywords: Directorate Documentation Service, 14 May 1968, indiscriminate destruction of archives, South Africa, First World War

Abstract

Directorate Documentation Service has one of the largest archives depots in South Africa. The origins of the organisation can be traced back to the First World War, although legal status was only accorded twenty five years ago (14 May 1968). This gave permanency to the SADF Archives and halted the indiscriminate destruction of archives, which had occurred since 1918.

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Published
2012-02-15
How to Cite
Van der Waag, I. (2012). MILITARY RECORD PRESERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1914-1992 A HISTORY OF DIRECTORATE DOCUMENTATION SERVICE. Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies, 23(4). https://doi.org/10.5787/23-4-291
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