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RG 126, United Nations Day
Inventory of Papers
Finding aid prepared by Connecticut State Library staff.
Copyright © 2008 by the Connecticut State Library
Overview of the Collection |
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| Repository: | Connecticut State Library |
| Creator: | Lowe, Frederick W |
| Title: | United Nations Day papers |
| Creation Dates: | 1967-1969 |
| Quantity: | 1 cubic foot |
| Abstract: | October 24, 1967 was proclaimed United Nations Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This marked the twenty-second anniversary observance of U.N. Day. In his proclamation, the president called on all American citizens to engage in an appropriate observance of the event. |
| Identification: | RG126 |
| Accession: | T001459 |
| Language: | The records are in English. |
Historical Note
October 24, 1967 was proclaimed United Nations Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This marked the twenty-second anniversary observance of U.N. Day. In his proclamation, the president called on all American citizens to engage in an appropriate observance of the event. Governor John Dempsey appointed Dr. Frederick W. Lowe, President of Manchester Community College, to serve as U.N. Day Chairman for Connecticut. Similar observances are celebrated on an annual basis. Dr. Lowe was reappointed chairman in 1968. In 1969, Dr. William T. O'Hara of the University of Bridgeport took over the job. State Treasurer Robert I. Berdon became United Nations Day Chairman in 1971.
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Scope and Content
This collection contains materials that document Connecticut’s U.N. Day celebrations under Lowe. Materials include correspondence, photographs, mailing lists, lists of town United Nations Day chairmen, publicity leaflets and related materials.
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
See the Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections policy.
Restrictions on Use
See the Reproduction and Publications of State Library Collections policy.
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Related Material
None.
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Administrative Information
Provenance
The papers came to the State Library from the office of State Treasurer Robert I. Berdon, who was U.N. Day Chairman in 1971.
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Container List
| Records, 1967-1969 | |||||||||||
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| Correspondence and related papers, 1967-1969 | 1-2 | ||||||||||
| Included are publicity leaflets, notes, appointments, and photographs which relate to the observance of U.N. Day. | |||||||||||
| Unarranged. | |||||||||||