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George J. Janecek papers, 1946-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Janecek, George J.
- Title
- George J. Janecek papers
- Dates
- 1946-1960 (inclusive)19461960
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1807
- Summary
- The George J. Janecek papers (1946-1960) contain correspondence, programs, documents, and posters documenting United Nations activities gathered by George J. Janecek while employed by the United Nations. Janecek served as director of the Office of Public Information, External Relations Division of the United Nations.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Janecek was the director of the Office of Public Information External Relations Division for the UN in 1960. The UN was established in 1945 by fifty-one countries committed to preserve peace through international cooperation and collective security. The UN is central to global efforts to solve problems which challenge humanity and is currently made up of one-hundred and eighty-eight countries.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The George J. Janecek papers (1946-1960) contain correspondence, programs, documents, and art work relating to the United Nations (UN). The materials contain information on the UN truce supervision in Palestine, public functions hosted by the UN, and other related activities.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence |
1960 |
| 1 | 2 | Programs |
1946-1947 |
| 1 | 3 | Resolution of the United Nations |
|
| 1 | 4-9 | Art Work
These folders contain several painted posters.
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Oversize MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Art Work |
1953 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Janecek, George J.--Archives
Corporate Names
- United Nations--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Posters
- Programs
Finding aid created by Kate Kimball
2000 (last modified: 2019)
