Rand Collection

The Country Club at Johannesburg
The rendezvous of Rand society - the Johannesburg Country Club situated in a suburb of Auckland Park. Date: 1929

The Masonic Hotel, Boksburg, a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Date: circa 1910

SALLY RAND (1904-1979). American burlesque dancer. Photographed in 1933

Advert, Air Travel in South Africa, South African Airways Date: 1937

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Namibia, Walvis Bay. Aerial view of Namib Rand Desert where it meets the sea. Date: 05/02/2009

The beginnings of the city of Johannesburg, Transvaal, after the discovery of gold deposits, 1885 (b / w photo)
5229604 The beginnings of the city of Johannesburg, Transvaal, after the discovery of gold deposits, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gold mines of the Rand, Transvaal (chromolitho)
2782606 Gold mines of the Rand, Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold mines of the Rand, Transvaal)

Dassault Falcon 20C N671SR (msn 56), of the Sperry Rand Corporation, at Friendship Airport in Baltimore, in February 1967. Date: 1967

Looking down Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Buildings highlighted (from left): Medical Arts Building, Rand Tower and Foshay Tower. Date: circa 1920

Racecourse, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092474 Racecourse, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racecourse, Johannesburg)

Rand Tower, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Date: 1935

Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal (chromolitho)
2788838 Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal)

Post Office, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092477 Post Office, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Johannesburg)

Robinson Bank, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092475 Robinson Bank, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Bank, Johannesburg)

Work on an early gold-mine in the Rand (b / w photo)
3099684 Work on an early gold-mine in the Rand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Work on an early gold-mine in the Rand)

Between the Chains, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092473 Between the Chains, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between the Chains, Johannesburg)

Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092470 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commissioner Street, Johannesburg)

Lincoln LN8 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lincoln LN8 5

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - The Skyline, featuring the Medical Arts Building, The Foshay Tower, the North West National Bank Building

Angelo Gold Mine, East Rand, Transvaal, South Africa
Angelo Gold Mining Company, The Avenue, near Boksburg, East Rand, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. Date: circa 1905

South Africa - Nourse Deep Gold Mine at Witwatersrand. Date: 1906

Government buildings, Vogelfontein, South Africa
Government buildings on the Rand, Vogelsfontein (Vogelfontein), Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Market Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Market Street (looking east), Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, with the Grand Theatre on the right. Date: circa 1910

What People Are Wearing - Mary Rand
The English Olympic gold medallist, Mary Rand (born 1944) wearing a maroon leather coat. Date: 1966

South Africa - A Rand Gold Mine
A Rand Gold Mine, South Africa. Showing rock drilling Date: 1927

BOOK WEEK, c1960. Explore with books. Lithograph by Paul Rand, c1960

Gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) in the high grass of the Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) on a dune in the Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Gemsboks (Oryx gazella) in the high grass of the Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

MAP: RAILROAD, 1882. The Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia Air Line; the Shenandoah Valley R.R.; Norfolk & Western R.R.; East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia R.R... Map by Rand McNally & Co. 1882

The Lake, Boksburg, South Africa
The Lake, Boksburg - a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Date: circa 1903

Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa
A Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Mining Boys - South Africa
Three Chinese Mining Boys. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Musicians - one playing an Erhu - South Africa
Chinese Musicians - one pictured playing an Erhu - in South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

South Africa - Rand Regiments War Memorial, Johannesburg Date: circa 1910s

C W A Scott at Rand Airport
C.W.A. Scott at Rand Airport being congratulated by Mrs I.W. Schlesinger after winning the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race

C W A Scott, left, and his co-pilot Giles Guthrie
C.W.A. Scott, left, and his co-pilot Giles Guthrie at Rand Airport after winning the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race

South Africa. Close-up of South African rand paper money

MAP: RAILWAY, 1874. A map of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railways, with illustrations. Map by Rand McNally & Co. 1874

Orange sporting powder. Laflin & Rand Powder Co. New York

Rand, McNally & Co.s continental view of the Worlds Columbian exposition, Chicago, U.S.A. 1893. Date c1892 Jun. 11. Rand, McNally & Co.s continental view of the Worlds Columbian exposition, Chicago

Duke and Duchess of Connaught leave for South Africa
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), and his wife, Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia (Louise Margaret Alexandra Victoria Agnes)

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"Exploring the Riches of Rand: From Burlesque to Gold Mines" Discover the allure of Rand, a captivating region that encompasses various facets of South Africa's history and entertainment. Begin your journey at The Country Club in Johannesburg, where luxury meets leisure amidst breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in an advert-like experience as you indulge in world-class amenities and witness the vibrant air travel scene that connects this remarkable country. Venture further into Boksburg, a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province, and find solace at The Masonic Hotel. This historic gem echoes tales from yesteryears while offering modern comforts for today's discerning travelers. Uncover secrets hidden within its walls as you delve into the intriguing stories surrounding this enchanting place. For those seeking adventure and exploration, Angelo Gold Mine awaits on the East Rand. Step back in time to witness firsthand how gold mining shaped Transvaal's landscape, leaving behind a legacy etched deep within South Africa's heritage. Marvel at Nourse Deep Gold Mine at Witwatersrand, an iconic symbol of prosperity born from these very grounds. While gold may have been synonymous with Rand for centuries, it is impossible to overlook Sally Rand - an American burlesque dancer who captivated audiences worldwide during her prime years in 1933. Her mesmerizing performances left spectators spellbound and forever imprinted her name onto history's stage. As we shift our focus towards visual delights captured through lenses over time; DDE-90021423 takes us down Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis, USA – reminding us that beauty can be found beyond borders. Meanwhile, black-and-white photographs transport us back to Johannesburg racecourse - a testament to its rich equestrian culture dating back decades. The story wouldn't be complete without acknowledging the chromolitho masterpiece showcasing Gold mines of the Rand - illustrating not only their immense scale but also their undeniable impact on Transvaal's prosperity.