Article on Prof. Matthews being appointed the representative of Botswana at the headquarters of the United Nations. With an overview of his life's achievements. Published in S.A. Outlook, August 1966, p. 123.
J. A. Reuling writes to Prof. Matthews regarding Matthews' honorary doctorate degree cited in the South African Outlook, as well as the Defence Fund and urgent responsibilities in other areas of Africa. Dated 17 June 1961.
L. Baumbach writes to Prof. Matthews regarding his honorary degree from Rhodes University and regrets that she cannot attend the ceremony. Dated 21 April 1961.
L. Blackwell writes to Prof. Matthews regarding Matthews' honorary degree from the University of Rhodes and his article in Optima. Dated 11 April 1961.
L. Marquard writes to Prof. Matthews to congratulate him on the verdict of the Treason Trial and on receiving an honorary degree from Rhodes University. Dated 5 April 1961.
The secretary of the P. E. African Cultural Syndicate writes to Prof. Matthews, requesting him to attend a reception in his honour for the conferring of the Doctorate degree by Rhodes University. Dated 12 April 1961.
W. Mzondeki writes to Prof. Matthews to congratulate him on his life achievements and ask for a recommendation to the Bechuanaland Protectorate government. Dated 24 April 1961. (Incomplete).
A letter to Prof. Matthews from several of his former students at Fort Hare, enclosing a contribution by the students towards a doctorate gown as a gesture of their gratitude. Dated 15 April 1961.
Letter to Prof. Matthews regarding Matthews' honorary degree from the University of Rhodes, recent trying events, the jubilee celebration of the cathedral and Matthews' article in Optima. Dated 10 April 1961.
M. Lincoln sends a telegraph to Prof. Matthews to congratulate him on the honorary degree from Rhodes University and regrets that they cannot attend the ceremony. Dated 20 April 1961.
Telegraph from the Director and Executive Committee to Prof. Matthews to congratulate him on the honorary degree from Rhodes University. Dated 24 April 1961.
Telegraph to Prof. Matthews to congratulate him on the honorary degree from Rhodes University and regret of inability to attend the ceremony. Dated 22 April 1961.