486 ARCHIVAL PROBLEMS IN SOUTH AFRICA. 



permit to develop them on a proper and sound basis. The subject 

 of archives, their preservation, use and administration in this 

 country has been neglected too long. Why should we not awaken 

 from our slumber and push forward in this important matter an! 

 rise to the occasion, so that we may come into line with other 

 nations? There is no obvious reason why we should not do so. 



