United Nations Association of the U.S., Iowa Chapter Records

Collection

Identifier: msc0332

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains minutes of Board of Directors meeting, annual reports, and other items having to do with the day-to-day business of the organization, as well as special programs. Donations arrive nearly every year, so this collection contains many addenda. In order to ensure the most rigorous research, it is probably best to keep this in mind.

Dates

1958-2009

Creator

United Nations Association of the U.S., Iowa Chapter (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

The United Nations Association of the United States mission statement, taken from their web site:

The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and work of the UN among the American people. Its education, policy and advocacy programs emphasize the importance of cooperation among nations and the need for American leadership at the UN. UNA-USA is affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations, which began in 1946 as a public movement for the UN.

The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and work of the UN among the American people. Its education, policy and advocacy programs emphasize the importance of cooperation among nations and the need for American leadership at the UN. UNA-USA is affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations, which began in 1946 as a public movement for the UN.

Extent

55.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, minutes of board meetings, annual assembly programs, newsletters, financial records, environmental and model United Nations materials.

Method of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the University of Iowa Libraries in 1976 by Donald M. Typer, President, United Nations Association of the United States, Iowa Division. Donations are ongoing.