A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 25 November 1949

25 November 1949: Tukkies on tour. On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” students left for a European tour.  

Perdeby, 23 September 1949 © University of Pretoria Archives

The article in Die Perdeby, featured above, detailed the customised European tour for students. This included special prices on watches, suede jackets, glass ware, cameras and perfume. International tours were popular November and December holiday activities during this time.  

The UPA preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. We also have an extensive photo and clipping collection. The University of Pretoria Archives (UPA) preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. The web feature "A day in the life" will restart once the acdemic year resumes in 2022. The UPA will be  open for research and enquiries during the December recess.Please contact us  on [email protected] to share your memories of Tukkies or access our collection.