American Library Association International Relations Committee records, 1941-1967

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
Ms Coll\ALA IRC
Bib ID:
4078578 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
American Library Association. International Relations Committee
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
13 linear feet ( 9.000 items in boxes and 1 25 scrapbook)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, agenda, and related printed matter concerning the programs of the American Library Association's (ALA) International Relations Committee, 1941-1967. These were the working files of Jack Dalton who was Director of ALA's International Relations Office, 1956-1959. The internal office files of the Board and Committee are also included.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); American Library Association International Relations Committee Records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Jack Dalton, 1970 & 1979; Gift of the School of Librtary Service, 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dalton, Jack. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M71-03-17.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/23/1989.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-02-08 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

The Committee's aim to foster exchange of ideas and methods between American and foreign librarians is reflected in its programs of visits by librarians both to and from the United States, technical assistance of American librarians acting as consultants to librarians in the developing nations of Asia and Latin America, and participation in international library organizations: International Federation of Library Associations, FeĢderation Internationale de Documentation, and UNESCO.

Subject Headings

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Name
American Library Association. International Relations Office CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Dalton, Jack, 1908- CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
International Federation for Documentation CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
International Federation of Library Associations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Unesco CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Librarians -- Asia CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Librarians -- Latin America CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Library science -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID