South Africa Initiatives Office (University of Michigan) records, 1990-2007
0.5 linear feet (in 6 boxes)
The mission of the South Africa Initiatives Office at the University of Michigan is to understand and assist South Africa’s continued transformation into a democratic and equitable society through scholarship, outreach initiatives and collaboration.
The record group of the South Africa Initiatives Office (SAIO) includes manuscript and printed records related to the University of Michigan’s effort to foster cultural exchange with South African universities in the years immediately following the end of apartheid. Administrative records of the SAIO directors and staff, grant program applications, promotional materials, and materials gathered from South African universities are included. In addition, there is some material related to the career of Kenneth Lutterman, Assistant Dean for Research, School of Social Work, who had research interests in South Africa.