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Public Works of South Africa, The (periodical /journal)
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While this publication was done as a private enterprise it was conceived as showcasing both the best the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS as well as architects of the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) had to offer by way of executed projects. The Public Works of South Africa was published in Johannesburg from 1938-1965 running to 25 volumes. Cyril Eric TODD was invited to edit the periodical, and the first copy appeared in November 1938. Todd continued as editor until he volunteered for active service in the Second World War in 1940, in which time 7 volumes were suspended, namely those numbers between 40 of March 1942 and 41 of April1947. Thereafter TODD returned to the editorship.
The SACat Database give the following information of the continuity of this publication:
from 1965 it continued as the Public works of South Africa. Incorporating SA Excavator and Constructor.
Thereafter it merged with African roads and transport to form the Public works of South Africa. Incorporating. African roads and transport. although continuously numbered volumes 1-235.
This is an important journal but there is no complete set in South Africa. The only entire series was held by the RIBA but it is in dead storage in the Archives at Kew and inaccessible to researchers.