Records, 1956-1967.

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Records, 1956-1967.

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Included are correspondence, press releases, clippings, cables, reports, budgets, memoranda, and minutes from the files of the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Force Commander, Major General E.L.M. Burns, both 1956-1967. These concern political activity, security, and military matters; protocol; incidents; disputes; minefields; movement of troops; air space and other violations; exchange of prisoners; conferences and meetings between UNEF and Egypt and UNEF and the Israel Defense Forces; the organization of units; and other matters relating to UNEF's work as a peace-keeping force. Also included among these are records relating to the administration of UNEF, particularly such personnel issues as absentees and deserters, salaries, leave, and letters of condolence; also expenses, legal matters, security of premises and property, and other logistical matters.

99.5 cubic ft. (82.9 linear ft.)

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United Nations Emergency Force Chief Administrative Officer.

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