Records [microform], 1950-1960.

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Records [microform], 1950-1960.

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Minutes of the provisional regional formative committee, 1954; minutes of the Midwest Regional Council, 1950-1960; and minutes of the Midwest Regional Assembly in 1957 and 1959. Topics discussed center on membership drives and chapter fund-raising for the cause of world peace and world government. Other goals discussed are liaison with the World Assembly of Youth and support for the United Nations and for Atoms for Peace.

1 reel of microfilm (35mm)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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