Trans-Himalayan Aid Society fonds. 1963-1985.

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Trans-Himalayan Aid Society fonds. 1963-1985.

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The fonds consists of records detailing the work of the Society from its foundation, including its projects in North and South India, Nepal and Bhutan. In addition to correspondence, minutes and financial statements, there are newsletters, journals and other printed material pertaining to the work of TRAS, including reports by CIDA, copies of the Tibet Society Bulletin, the UNHRC Bulletin, The Tibetan Review and UNICEF News.

4.3 m of textual records.

University of British Columbia Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7782116

University of British Columbia Library

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Tibetan Refugee Aid Society

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Trans-Himalayan Aid Society.

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The Trans-Himalayan Aid Society was originally established as the Tibetan Refugee Aid Society by Professor and Mrs. George Woodcock in 1963. From the description of Trans-Himalayan Aid Society fonds. 1963-1985. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606463179 ...

Woodcock, George, 1912-1995

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George Woodcock was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was raised and educated in England where, in the late 1930s, he met many members of London's literary circle including Dylan Thomas, Roy Campbell, Herbert Read and George Orwell. Woodcock returned to Canada in 1949 and joined UBC's Department of English seven years later. He became editor of the newly-formed journal Canadian Literature and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1977. In Canada Woodcock is best known as a poet, critic, d...