American Association for the United Nations in Georgia records, 1948-1955

Summary

Creator:
American Association for the United Nations. Georgia Committee
Date:
1948-1955
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

American Association for the United Nations in Georgia records, ms2201, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondences concerning the founding of the organization in Georgia, opening and closing of the Atlanta Chapter, and educational activities and events at the University of Georgia held to promote public support for the United Nations. The collection also includes memorandums, reports, and meeting minutes. Of particular interest are correspondence signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, and Western Union wires to Elizabeth Powell from Estelle Linzer.

Biographical / historical:

The United Nations Association was founded in 1943 and then renamed the American Association for the United Nations (AAUN) in 1945. In 1964, the AAUN merged with the U. S. Committee for the United Nations to create a new organization known as the United Nations Association of the United States of America. ("American Association for the United Nations." The Eleanor Roosevelt paper project https://www.gwu.edu/~erpapers/ Derived 02 Nov. 2015)

Elizabeth "Betsy" Powell (1915-2013), supervisor at the University of Georgia, Division of General Extension, became the Field Representative for the AAUN in Georgia in 1951. ("UN woman attache asks backing here." The Atlanta Constitution [Atlanta] 25 Jan. 1951:3. Print.)

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

American Association for the United Nations in Georgia records, ms2201, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.