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Close-up of an older man's face with dark skin and gray hair, appearing solemn, on the cover of a Newsweek magazine from September 16, 1985, featuring a headline about South Africa and the question, 'What can be done?'
Letter from Karen Ann Pell, Senior Cover Researcher and Assistant Editor for Cover, addressed to a Sir, requesting the forwarding of tear sheets of Newsweek's September 16, 1985 cover taken by Trevor Samson, with a signature at the bottom.
A newspaper page featuring a black and white photograph of a multi-level bus with people leaning out of the windows, a portrait of Trevor Samson, and text describing his work as a photographer in South Africa.
Educational chart displaying various fruits with their scientific names and assigned alphabet letters, including a kiwi, a halved lime, a halved apricot, an avocado, a halved apple, a halved melon, a halved papaya, and a pomegranate.
Close-up of a man with glasses and a serious expression on the cover of Financial Mail magazine, October 30, 2009.
Museum display featuring a long filament light bulb mounted on a stand, with descriptions of a film projector, a doll, and an ediphone in smaller images. The display includes texts about the history of lamps and tools for light and sound, with a head
A man with gray hair and a brown jacket leaning on a railing inside a mall, with a large red and white sign that says 'IN WEEK' behind him, dated August 16, 2007. The cover features headlines about Africa, retail property, and investment.
Cover of Bolton Footwear Style Guide featuring three men in stylish outfits standing outdoors against a blue sky, with on-page navigation thumbnails on the right.
A man wearing glasses and a black sweater with a Nike logo, smiling and holding a golf club, on the cover of a magazine titled 'Choices' for unbank cardholders, September 1996.
Black and white photo of a soldier in military gear holding a gun, with a helicopter in the background. The caption mentions it is a scene from a Hollywood war film with a helicopter bearing Deputy-Minister of Law and Order Adrian Vlok leaving Soweto
Front page of the Mail & Guardian newspaper featuring Nelson Mandela with a raised fist, with headlines about his illness returning to the heart of national life, and other articles about Mandela and Madiba.
A black and white photo of Nelson Mandela speaking at a podium with a crowd in the background. There is a person in the foreground using binoculars, and a flag is visible to the right.
A newspaper front page from The Times dated June 23, 2009, featuring a helicopter flying in a clear sky with a person hanging from it by a rope on the right side, and headlines about lotto playing Scrooge and other stories.
Photograph of Nelson Mandela in 1993, standing outdoors with his arms raised, speaking to a crowd. Man in foreground with a few others behind him, power lines in the background.
A vintage poster for a Nelson Mandela event featuring a black and white photo of a double-decker bus with people hanging off and on, and a close-up color portrait of Nelson Mandela on the right side with a quote about racial unity.
Black and white photo of a large crowd fleeing during a protest or conflict in Sharpeville, South Africa, with some people running and others on the ground, near trees and buildings.
Black and white photo of South African anti-apartheid activist and ANC member, Winnie Mandela, walking with a man in sunglasses and a plaid shirt, holding hands and raising arms in victory during a protest march. There are several other people in the
A black and white photograph of a woman falling to the ground near a large bus with the sign "Pieterskraal" on it, taken on May 14, 1986, in Kwan Debele. Other images include a close-up of a fish sculpture, a tiny turtle on wet pavement, and a diving
A newspaper cover from May 18, 1986, featuring a black and white photo of a young woman tumbling over a bus at KwaNdebele, with a large headline that reads 'The Battle for the Great North' and a smaller caption about rural resistance.
A black-and-white photograph of a train moving on railway tracks with dust and smoke, and a person running alongside it.
Black and white photograph of an elderly man wearing a hat, holding a pipe, and looking over his shoulder. The image is part of a publication titled 'Sanctuary,' featuring photographs by Trevor Samson and text by Pat McDermott.
Black and white photo of an elderly man walking down a hallway on the left page, and a man sitting in a chair reading a book on the right page. The left page caption reads: '(Right) Reginald Globe, 90, is the oldest resident of the hostel. He arrived
Black and white photograph of an elderly woman getting her makeup or face prepared by a man, with another elderly man sitting in the background. The photo appears to be from a magazine with text on the pages, including captions and articles.
A newspaper front page from July 9, 1981, featuring a headline 'MiG pilot defects' with a photo of a military jet aircraft and a military personnel standing next to it at an airbase.
Front page of the June 12, 1981, edition of the Daily Mail newspaper, featuring a large headline that reads "Letters show POW hangs onto hope." The page includes a photo of a young girl looking up, and a smaller photo of a man holding a young girl, w
A newspaper front page from the Daily Mail, Johannesburg, dated October 10, 1980. It features a large photo of Mike Weaver, a heavyweight boxing champion, relaxing in a hot tub with water dripping down his face and body. The caption mentions his nick
Page from a vintage fashion magazine featuring a model in a georgette blouse, polyester jacket, and linen skirt. The page includes two photos of the same woman, one in black and white and one in color, with descriptions of the clothing items and pric
Black and white photo of a protest or rally with a woman holding a megaphone, shouting, surrounded by others. The text in the top left reads 'Great SA Photographers Trevor Samson Eyewitness To Our Time'.
Sunset over the city skyline of Perth, Australia, with the sky in shades of orange and pink, and several tall buildings including some with illuminated signs and stadium lights in the foreground.