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Conference of Non-governmental Organizations in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council records, 1948-1985

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, conference notes, studies, memoranda, documents, and related materials pertaining to the organization and operations of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations.

At a Glance

Call No.: Ms Coll/Conference NGO
Bib ID 4078664 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Conference of Non-governmental Organizations in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Title Conference of Non-governmental Organizations in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council records, 1948-1985
Physical Description 13 linear feet (14000 items in 28 boxes)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, conference notes, studies, memoranda, documents, and related materials pertaining to the organization and operations of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations. These records consist of files such as General conferences, New York Bureau meetings, study groups, UNICEF, Population conferences, International Social Service, Women, Human Rights, and Disarmament

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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

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); Conference of Non-governmental Organizations in Consultatvive Status with the UN Economic and Social Council 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 Luther Evans, 1971.

Gift of Rosalind Harris, 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Evans, Luther & Rosalind Harris. Method of acquisition--Gift, 1988; Date of acquisition--02/07/1989. Accession number--M-89-02-07.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed NS 02/15/1989.

Revision Description

2012-04-17 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

Subject Headings

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Women Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

The Non-governmental Organizations are related to the United Nations through the Economic and Social Council of the General Secretariat, either in terms of administrative/financial support given by the U.N. and/or their potential use in the U.N. NGOs usually run complementary conferences along with the U.N. on pertinent subjects, and also present declarations or reports at the U.N. conferences.

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Series I: 1971 Gift, 1971



Box 1 Correspondence



Box 2 Interim Committee, 1948-50, Minutes and Documents


Box 2 General Conferences



Box 3 General Conferences



Box 4 General Conferences


New York Bureau, Meetings


Box 4 1951-53



Box 5 1954 -59, 1954


Box 5 European Meetings



Box 6 Study Group-Article 71


Box 6 General Consultations


Box 6 Inter-Organization Relationships


Box 6 Legal Status (of NGOs)


Box 6 Mailing Lists



Box 7 Organizational Representatives for General Documentation


Box 7 NGO Hearings-1954


Box 7 Discrimination Conference-1955


Box 7 Specialized Agencies


Box 7 International Organization Service Center


Box 7 Questionnaires and Answers


Box 7 Miscellaneous Documents

Series II: 1988 Addition, 1988



Box 8 Folder 1 to 13 Ford Foundation (Funding of Women's Projects)



Box 9 Folder 1 to 13 Ford Foundation (Funding of Women's Projects)



Box 10 Folder 1 to 13 Ford Foundation (Funding of Women's Projects)


International Social Service



Box 11 Folder 1 to 4 I.S.S. General Secretariat



Box 12 Folder 1 to 4 I.S.S. General Secretariat


Box 12 International Council of Voluntary Agencies


Box 12 Migrant Workers


Box 12 Proposals



Box 13 Reports


Box 13 Unicef


Box 13 Mychild (publication)


International Women's Tribune Center



Box 14 Background Documents, 1983


Box 14 Board, (2 Folders)


Box 14 Commonwealth Secretariat


Box 14 Correspondence


Box 14 Decade for Women


Box 14 Funding


Income and Expenses



Box 15 General


Box 15 Accountant's Reports


Box 15 International Women's Rights Action Watch - Planning Conference


Box 15 Information/Resources, (2 Folders)


Box 15 Miscellaneous



Box 16 Nairobi Forum, 1985


Box 16 Networking


Box 16 Personnel


Box 16 Programme Highlights


Box 16 Projects and Reports, (2 Folders)


Box 16 Proposals


Box 16 Resolutions


Box 16 Rights of Women (workbook)



Box 17 The Tribune (vols. 1-26, 30, 33, 34)


NGO



Box 18 Disarmament, (4 Folders)


Box 18 Human Rights Committee



Box 19 Habitat Forum (Montreal)


Box 19 Committee Memos and Notes/Minutes


Box 19 Dispatches and Reports


Box 19 Follow-up Conference


Box 19 Haus-Rucker Urban Film Project


Box 19 International Institute for Environment and Development


Box 19 News


Box 19 Papers Presented


Box 19 Program Outlines and Information


Box 19 Report on the Forum


Box 19 Statements of Forum to UN Conference


Box 19 UN Environment Program


Box 19 UN General Assembly



Box 20 NGO Population Conferences


Box 20 ACC Ad Hoc Task Force


Box 20 Arab Parliamentary Conference on Development and Population


Box 20 Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development


Box 20 Correspondence


Box 20 Draper Fund Report


Box 20 Global Tomorrow Coalition


Box 20 International Consultation of NGOs on Population Issues


Box 20 Leadership Conference on Population, Resources and Environment


Box 20 Miscellaneous Material, (2 Folders)


Box 20 Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Articles


Box 20 NGOs and Population in the UN



Box 21 NGO Population Task Force


Box 21 Population and Development


Box 21 Population and Development Workshop


Box 21 Population Commission


Box 21 Population Conference 1984 - NGO, 1984


Box 21 Population Issues, (2 Folders)



Box 22 Population Misconceptions (publication)


Box 22 Population Tribune, 1974, (3 Folders)


Box 22 Special Session Committee


Box 22 UN Fund for Population Activities, (2 Folders)


UN Decade for Women



Box 23 Carnegie Corporation


Box 23 International Materials


Box 23 International Training & Research Institute for the Advancement of Women


Box 23 Miscellaneous Materials


Box 23 News Articles


Box 23 NGO Forums



Box 24 Secretariat for Women in Development


Box 24 Unicef Participation


World Conference


Box 24 NGO Planning Committee


Box 24 US Position


Box 24 US Reports


UNICEF/NGO



Box 25 1966-85



Box 26 Board Meetings and Minutes, 1980-83


Box 26 Disabled Children


Box 26 Heritage Foundation Report, 1983


Box 26 Infant Feeding


Box 26 International Year of the Child


Box 26 Members Material



Box 27 National Organizations Advisory Board for Children


Box 27 Overview and Policies


Box 27 Rights of the Child


Box 27 Rome Board



Box 28 Rome Forum, 1984


Box 28 Street Children


Box 28 Universal Children's Day, 1982


Box 28 Victims of Armed Conflict


Box 28 also: UnFoldered Pamphlets and Bound Reports