United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration

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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration was established in 1943. Its purpose was to provide for the relief of war victims in any area under the control of any of the United Nations. Its operations came to an end in 1946.

From the description of United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration records, 1943-1949. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 298686802

The Bureau of Services was previously known as the Bureau of Areas.

From the description of Washington, D.C., headquarters records, 1943-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155485579

The establishment of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) took place on 09 Nov 1943. It planned and administered measures for the relief of war victims (such as providing food, shelter, and medical aid), and it presented to the appropriate combined boards the over-all requirements for relief and rehabilitation of liberated areas. The liquidation of the administration began in 1946. From 1947 to 1948, its functions and funds were transferred to other agencies. The displaced persons operations were transferred to the Preparatory Commission of the International Refugee Organization, etc. On 30 Sep 1948, UNRRA was abolished.

From the description of UNRRA records relating to a riot in a displaced persons center in West Stuttgart reports letters statements. (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum). WorldCat record id: 122577484

BIOGHIST REQUIRED United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration was established in 1943. Its purpose was to provide for the relief of war victims in any area under the control of any of the United Nations. Its operations came to an end in 1946.

From the guide to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Records, 1943-1949, (Columbia University. Herbert H. Lehman Suite and Papers, )

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was established in 1943 to take care of the physical needs of war victims in the United Nations countries. Although it ceased operating in 1946, liquidation under an Administrator for Liquidation took until 1949. UNRRA's headquarters were in Washington, D.C., it had a European Regional Office in London and missions and offices in many European, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries. UNRRA's Director-General included Herbert H. Lehman (1944-1946) and Fiorello H. La Guardia (April-December 1946).

From the description of Records, 1943-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155485548

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