las06. Freedom of Aberdeen for Mandela

las06. Freedom of Aberdeen for Mandela

Nelson and Winnie Mandela were awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen in 1984, with the support of Labour and Liberal members of the city council. This press release tells how Aberdeen AA Group won support for the award from local residents in the face of opposition from Conservative councillors and the Aberdeen Evening Express.

Category: Local authorities
Author: Aberdeen AA Group
Copyright: AAM Archives Committee
Holding Institution: AAM Archive, Bodleian Library
Catalogue: MSS AAM 463
Date/Year: 1984