Bruno Bitker papers, 1944-1981.

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Bruno Bitker papers, 1944-1981.

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Description: Miscellaneous papers of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin lawyer who was actively involved in human rights issues. The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, reports and writings concerning Bitker's involvement with the Governor's Committee on the United Nations (1962-1979) and his support for international human rights. Also includes two reports of the UN Charter Review Committee (1971, 1973), of which Bitker was Milwaukee Conference chairman; some correspondence and reports concerning the American Bar Association's International Human Rights Committee, which Bitker chaired (1968-1977); and some materials on his opposition to Dean Acheson's receiving a peace award from the World Affairs Council of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Journal (1969). Finding aid available in the Archives.

.4 cubic ft.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7257149

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries

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