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The family at Neil Aggett's graveside
Photographer unknown1982-02-11
South African History Archive (SAHA)
Johannesburg, South Africa
This black and white photograph of family members at Neil Aggett's graveside was taken at his funeral on 11 February 1982. 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: The family at Neil Aggett's graveside
- Creator: Photographer unknown
- Date: 1982-02-11
- Physical Dimensions: Access copy - jpg
- Subject Keywords: Death in detention, Funerals, 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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