Fitz News in Africa - Birds & Birding: "The birth and rise of the Fitztitute (Part 1)"

"In 50 years, many more corporations perish than survive, let alone flourish. All, however, undergo some change. By changing and

adapting successfully, the core of the Fitztitute’s raison d’être – to be a centre of excellent research and scholarship – has survived intact since its founding.

"The Fitztitute was officially opened by the Principal of the University of Cape Town, J.P. Duminy, in December 1960. That was the year of the Union of South Africa’s golden jubilee – the Union which Sir Percy FitzPatrick, after whom the Institute is named, did so much to bring about..." more...

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