American Library Association International Relations Committee records, 1941-1967

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series.

• Series I. IRB Series
• Series II. IRC Series
• Series III. Flora B. Ludington Series

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.

• Series I. IRB Series

• Series II. IRC Series

• Series III. Flora B. Ludington Series

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

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, Féderation Internationale de Documentation, and UNESCO.