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Photograph of Neil Aggett with caption 'Dr Neil Aggett dedicated unionist'
Photographer unknown
South African History Archive (SAHA)
Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a black and white photograph of Neil Aggett, courtesy of Johnnic Library. Date unknown. Following a massive spate of arrests of trade union leaders in 1981, Dr Neil Hudson Aggett was found hanged dead in his cell at 3.25 on the morning of 5 February 1982. This photograph is included in "Between Life and Death: Stories from John Vorster Square" - a DVD produced as part of this project. Included in SAHA online exhibition - 'Between Life and Death: Stories from John Vorster Square', 2012.
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- Title: Photograph of Neil Aggett with caption 'Dr Neil Aggett dedicated unionist'
- Creator: Photographer unknown
- Physical Dimensions: Access copy - jpg
- Subject Keywords: Death in detention, Neil Aggett, John Vorster Square - JVS, Sunday Times Heritage Project - STHP
- Type: Photograph
- Coverage: South Africa
- Copyright: Johnnic Library
- Collection: SAHA collection AL3282
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