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Binder 1.3 [part 3 of 3]

From the proceedings of the committee's eighth meeting in July of 1946: "Changes to introduce into draft V," "Federation and world democracy" (R.P. McKeon), Draft VI, "The statute of Wesminster as a model for international organization" (D. Dux), and "Highlights of the Chinese constitution of 1925" (EMB). The rest of the contents of this binder can be found in [148-8] and [148-9].

Binder 1.4 [part 2 of 3]

From the proceedings of the committee's ninth meeting in August of 1946: "Of democrats and autocrats in the world today" (D. Dux), "Statement on purpose and policy of this committee" (G.A. Borgese and R. Redfield), "First things first" (A. Guerard), "Russia and world federalism" (B. Guillemin), and "Truth and values in world citizenship education" (E. Kahler). From the proceedings of the committee's tenth meeting in October of 1946: "Russia and world federalism" (B. Guillemin), "Snyopsis of agreements and disagreements" (EMB), "Outline of a basic bibliography on world government" (G.S. Hooker), and "Constitution one hundred eleven" (G.A. Borgese). The rest of the contents of this binder are in [150-2] and [150-4].

Quincy Wright

Subseries consists of materials originally belonging or sent to Quincy Wright, including publications, correspondence, and committee materials pertaining either to the World Citizens Association and/or the Committee to Frame a World Constitution.

Bound stack of papers delivered to Q. Wright by G.A. Borgese [part 1 of 3]

Includes a letter from G.A. Borgese, "Preliminary outline of constitutional concordances", "Preliminary draft of a world constitution", Draft II, Borgese's draft, a revised version of Draft V, an index of documents, an excerpt of a letter from Guerard to Borgese, other copied correspondence, "Comments on Landis's comments on McKeon's draft", "Comments on McKeon's draft of a world constitution", a review and summary, a press release, "Of atomic fear and two 'utopias'.." (G.A. Borgese), "Constitutional trends", "Of the assembly.." (D. Dux and G.A. Borgese), a book review by the New York Times, population projections, "Exogeneous representation", and "The historical development of Swiss federalism." The other parts of this file are in [154-2] and [154-3].

Bound stack of papers delivered to Q. Wright by G.A. Borgese [part 2 of 3]

Includes a memo on world security, "Some consideratoins on sovereignty" (C.H. McIlwain), a memo on exogeneous representation, Plan G3, a copy of a letter from R.M. Hutchins, "Should the units of world federation be 'regional unions'..", "Notes on the basic issue between two conceptions of a world constitution", "Fifteen cursory remarks.." (G.A. Borgese), "Note pro domo Europaea..", "Borgese's answers to Adler's questionnaire", and excerpt from a letter of Guerard to Borgese, "Matters to be determined with regard to the legislature", a memo on the legislature, remarks on legislative power, and "Representation according to draft V." The other parts of this file can be found in [154-1] and [154-3].

Bound stack of papers delivered to Q. Wright by G.A. Borgese [part 3 of 3]

Includes "Proportional representation", "International minimum standard of justice", answers to Adler's questionnaire, a memo on the legislature, "Proportional representation", "Example of 'lump apportionment of seats in legislature" (W.G. Katz), "Notes on the original basis of representation.." (G.S. Hooker), "World democracy", "Notes on the executive..", "The principle of mixed exogeneous representation..", "Of the assembly.." (D. Dux and G.A. Borgese), "Constitutional trends", a review and summary, copies of correspondence, and various comments on drafts. The other parts of this file can be found in [154-1] and [154-2].

Correspondence

Subseries consists of correspondence referring to the activities at the University of Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s concerning world federalism and/or world federalism issues in general.

Binder [Fight.. Quit.. Study of war.. 4/11..]

Includes handwritten notes, World Citizens Association Central Committee meeting minutes, World Citizens Executive Committee meeting minutes, "Proposals for future action as a result of the Onwentsia Conference", financial reports, copies of correspondence, and memorandums. The rest of the contents of this binder can be found in [135-19] and [135-20].

Muto, Katsue

Most likely the [1943] on the first letter was a mistake. Also includes "On preliminary draft of a World Constitution" (K. Muto).

Unlabeled binder [part 2 of 2]

The materials are regarding the World Citizen's Association. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, a memo from E.M. Clough to Q. Wright, "Cooperation with other organizations, committee reports, a list of publications, "The American mercury" (R. Linton), and "Films". Originally together with the contents of [135-22] and [135-23].

Unlabeled binder [part 1 of 2]

The materials are regarding the World Citizens Association, Central Committee. Includes statements, a meeting schedule, conference proceedings, corresopndence from R. Cranston to Q. Wright, and Executive Committee meeting minutes. Originally together with the contents of [135-22] and [148-1].

Miscellaneous family and friends

Includes correspondence from: Angelica Borgese Colocci, Domenica Borgese, L. Bantleman, Betty Randolph Bean, D. Bell, [Lucie?] and Katja Mann ("mielein"). Also includes a newspaper clipping about Golo Mann.
Synthetic fuels from ocean farms / Howard Wilcox : [draft manuscript]

Synthetic fuels from ocean farms / Howard Wilcox : [draft manuscript]

Item consists of a draft manuscript copy of Howard Wilcox's 1977 paper "Synthetic Fuels from Ocean Farms", collected by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, which 'aims to explore and develop the ability to raise giant California kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and/or other seaweeds, plants, and marine animals throughout the tropical and temperate oceans'.

Reports

Includes "The Seoul declaration," "Memorandum of understanding," "The CoR: schematic profile," and "The CoR: agenda for the end of the century."
The Seoul Declaration

The Seoul Declaration

File also includes document about The Club of Rome Budapest conference in 1983; a list of the organization's maint meetings and dates; and a copy of "The Club of Rome: Agenda for the End of the Century," an unfinished manifesto by Aureli Aurelio Peccei.
Correspondence to Aurelio Peccei and the Executive Committee

Correspondence to Aurelio Peccei and the Executive Committee

File contains a memo from John Platt at the University of Michigan to Aurelio Peccei and the Executive Committee of the Club of Rome suggesting a conference on "megafamine." There is also a memo from Nello Celio suggesting that the current executive be reappointed for another three-year term.
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