The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa

'The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa' provides an overview of the native pass tokens used in German South West Africa and under South African Administration.
McGregor, Gordon
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Title: The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa
Author: Gordon McGregor
Publisher: Namibia Scientific Society / Kuiseb Publishers
2nd edition. Windhoek, Namibia 2013
ISBN 9789994576203 / ISBN 978-99945-76-20-3
Softcover, 15 x 21 cm, 66 pages, 52 colour photographs

About: The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa

In the very ending 19th century it was felt by the German Colonial Administration in German South West Africa that some form of order and control for the local natives in the colony had to be introduced, but nothing materialised until May 1904, as will be seen. The system of control prevalent in Europe during the late eighteen hundreds or the early nineteen hundreds was thought to be applicable to the native population, although paper passes a-la-European style were introduced on a very limited scale within some districts, however these were soon spoilt to such an extent that no official could read them, or they were torn beyond recognition. The obvious answer was for something more durable such as metal, but not all the information contained in a printed document could be inscribed on metal.

Consequently a metal pass token with a number and a corresponding number in a population register, where more detailed information could be recorded, was introduced. An added advantage of a metal token was that it could not easily be forged, altered, etc. by the holder and even when soiled could still be read. The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa provides an overview of the native pass tokens used in the colony of German South West Africa. The operation of the pass token system is described in detail along with the depiction of the individual tokens. All districts in which pass tokens were used are listed together with the relevant serial numbers. This highly interesting book is acknowledged as a reference work for collectors.

Content: The Native Pass Tokens of German South West Africa

Preface
Background
The Beginning 1904-1907
The Period 1907-1914
The South African Take Over 1915-1917
The Post 1917 Era
Token Checklist
Bibliography and References
The Author
Notes

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