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The significance of Turkish archives for South African History

21 May 2019
Dr Halim Gencoglu
21 May 2019

Dr Halim Gencoglu
Dr Halim Gencoglu presented his research at a well attended CAS seminar on 7 May 2019. Members of the Effendi family were also in attendance.  

The significance of Turkish archives for South African History

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