WJ Leyds Photographs
Willem Johannes Leyds (1859-1940) was a Dutch official, diplomat and historian whose life and career had a significant impact on South African history, especially during the period of the Anglo-Boer War. He began his career in South Africa as State Attorney of the Transvaal Republic in 1884. He was appointed as State Secretary in 1888. Throughout his career Leyds was involved in foreign affairs and acted as an intermediary between the Transvaal and the Dutch government. During the war itself Leyds was also responsible for organising propaganda for the Boer cause abroad. The span of his career and the duties it included led to Leyds collecting a number of valuable books, newpapers, pamphlets and other documentation in his lifetime. A part of his collection was donated to Stellenbosch University in 1920, including photographs which are represented in this digital collection. The pamphlets, mainly published in Europe, deal with the Anglo-Boer war, but also the periods preceding and after the war.
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Gezicht ooster spoorweg
(Haagsche Pro-Boer Vereeniging, 1900)Photograph depicting the view of the Ooster Railway. -
Natuurschoon in de Z.A.R.
(Haagsche Pro-Boer Vereeniging, 1900)Photograph depicting the natural beauty of nature in South Africa. -
The landing place, St. Helena
(1900)Photograph depicting the landing place at St. Helena, where prisoners of war escaped to. -
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Morgenwandeling, Fort Ahamednagar
(1900)Photograph depicting a morning stroll at Fort Ahamednagar, British India. -
Boer prisoner’s funeral, Fort Ahamednagar
(1900)Photograph depicting a Boer prisoner’s funeral at Fort Ahamednagar, British India. -
Begrafnis van De Bruijn, een van Therons Verkenningskorps
(1900)Photograph depicting the funeral of De Bruijn, one of Theron's scouts at Fort Ahamednagar, British India. -
‘n Krygsgevangene staan agter ‘n tafel waarop koppies uitgepak is
(1900)Photograph depicting a prisoner of war at his coffee table. Probably one of the field kitchens that was managed by the Boer himself and which was provided with stock by a shop owner in Hamilton. -
Kosmaakplek met vure en ‘n paar krygsgevangenes wat rondstaan of sit
(1900)Photograph depicting a cooking place with fires and a few prisoners. Each tent of seven men is provided with one pot, which is the only cooking utensil they have. -
Waterverf tekening van ‘n ronde tent
(1900)Watercolour drawing depicting a round tent with the following inscription: Isaac S. Joubert/POW., O.V.S. 84, Camp No. 1, Track, Cape Town. -
Groep van 20 jong seuns
(1902)Photograph depicting a group of 20 young boys, possibly taken at Hinson's Island where a camp for boys under 16 years old was organised in March 1902. -
The Boer Prisoners of War Relief Committee in Bermuda
(1902)Photograph depicting the Boer Prisoners of War Relief Committee in Bermuda, March 1902. Back row: Mr. Edwin A. Meyer, Rev. van Blerk, Rev. Albertyn, H.G. Recht, Captain W.E. Meyer. On bench: Mrs Albertyn, Miss Anna Maria ... -
Groep van 4 krygsgevangenes onder ‘n skuiling tussen die bome
(1900)Photograph depicting a group of four prisoners of war standing under a shelter, possibly a field kitchen and on the left is a round tent. -
Groep van 20 bejaarde Boere, almal met baarde en party met ‘n kierie in die hand
(1900)Photograph depicting a group of 20 elderly Boer prisoners of war at Bermuda Islands with beards and some with sticks, sitting or standing under a shelter. -
Groep van 12 bejaarde Boere
(1900)Photograph depicting a group of 12 elderly Boer prisoners of war with beards and tents in background. -
Groep krygsgevangenes wat blykbaar net aangeland het, deur Britse soldate begelei
(1900)Photograph depicting a group of prisoners of war who probably just arrived and who are accompanied by British soldiers. -
Groep krygsgevangenes onder die bome
(1900)Photograph depicting a large group of prisoners of war sitting and standing under trees, with Chaplain J.R. Albertyn standing in the middle with a book in his hand. -
Boer prisoners of war at Bermuda Islands
(1902)Photograph depicting a group of young boys behind a table with older men in the background. -
Krygsgevangenes buite die markiestent wat as kerk gebruik is
(1900)Photograph depicting prisoners of war outside the marquee tent, which was used as a church at Darrell’s Island. -
Groep krygsgevangenes wat onder die bome sit en luister na Ds. J.R. Albertyn
(1900)Photograph depicting a group of Boer prisoners of war, sitting under trees and listening to Chaplain J.R. Albertyn at Darrell’s Island.
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