United Nations Association, Illinois and Greater Chicago Divisions records, 1947-1980.

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United Nations Association, Illinois and Greater Chicago Divisions records, 1947-1980.

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Correspondence, newsletters, press releases, brochures, meeting minutes, financial records, itineraries, speeches, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, and other records of United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), Illinois and Greater Chicago Divisions, the local chapter of a nonpartisan organization to increase awareness of the work of the United Nations. The majority of the collection pertains to meetings and events hosted by the Chicago chapter, including speeches and speaker biographies and itineraries for world travel undertaken by members. Also present are subject files related to international issues of interest to the organization, such as the environment, hunger, and refugees.

10 linear ft. (24 boxes)

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