Fonds consists of records pertaining primarily to the professional activities of Elisabeth Mann Borgese, focusing on major organizations and projects with which she was affiliated from the beginning of her North American career in the 1940s. The collection includes correspondence, publications and drafts, administrative records, conference materials, sound and video recordings, research materials, photographs, and other materials.
File contains correspondence with Alex Comfort, V. Dedijer, Da Capo Press Inc., Encyclopedia of the Sea, Rita Ettl, Fayard Editions, Peter Fricke, FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), Donald Gledhill, and Jay Goldburg Cousteau Society.
File contains correspondence with the Commission of the European Communities, Rallph Collier, Consumers Union of US Inc., Centre d'Architecture de la Mer, Jerrgen Claus, Mae Cullin, Rafael Castello-Valdis, Ray Canterbury, Jonathan Charney, CBS, Nigel Calder (on "The Blue Revolution"), Michelle Canterella, and "Conjunctions."
File contains correspondence with Stephen Salter (of the University of Edinburgh), Jürgen Sünder [?] Obren Stankovic, and A.D. Buzzalini of the Skelly Oil company.
File includes correspondence with Alexandera Post, T.V.R. Pillay (Food and Agricultre Organization of the United Nations), Princeton University Press, O.S. Plue, Prentice-Hall of Canada Ltd, Les Presse de la Cité, Elaine Partnow, Praeger Publishers Inc., M. Piovene, and PHP Institute Inc. Also includes "The Implications of Change in Mining Finance and Participation" by Alexandra Post, excerpts from "Ocean mining" by Alexandra Post, a proposal on deepsea mining by Alexandra Post and a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, "Progress of Aquaculture" by T.V.R. Pillay.
File contains correspondence with the "Quarterly Review of Biology," Joyce Rosner, Mr. Ronning, and Plenum Publishing Corporation (the latter referring to pictures for inclusion in "The Mines of Neptune").
File contains correspondence with Dimitri Rebekoff, John Schaffner, University of Chicago Press, Phie van Ettinger. Also includes a Rebekoff Institute notice, advertising courses at the Institute.
File includes correspondence with David Luke of Dalhousie University, Lev Ljubmov, Betty Lussier (Consultants in Development), Dennis Livingston, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Edward Landstrom (United States Department of State), Heldegard Lamfrom, The Law of the Sea Institute, and Jonathan Lu.
File contains correspondence with Berudt Richter, Jacques Rougeru (of the Centre d'Architecture de la Mer et de l'Espace), Don Reed, Ruder and Finn, and Ruth Ross. Topics of discussion include Borgese's "The Drama of the Oceans," the International Ocean Institute (IOI), and a speech Borgese gave at the Henry Salvator Center (which includes a transcript, with handwritten annotations and corrections by Borgese).
File contains "Synopsis of Objective" for talks on the Law of the Sea, as well as correspondence with H. Gajentaan, A. Gacia Robles, F. Galindo, G.H. Gottlieb, and M.E. Galey.
File includes correspondence to/from: [Kirthisinga], Dale Krause (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO), Martin Kaplan (World Health Organization, or WHO), Heimo Kellner, Birabhongse Karemrri, Johan Kaufman (The Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations), Susan Kaeser (World College West), and Franz Koenig (Archbishop of Vienna), which discusses the Holy See's position on the Law of the Sea.
File contains correspondence with Armelli de Kerros, P. Korrinsp (?), Lee Kimball, Susan Kaeser, Don and Marion Kelley, Robert L. Kanter, and Lars-Ake Kvarning. Topics of discussion include "The Drama of the Oceans," and an upcoming book on self-management by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
FIle contains correspondence with International Court Judge Shigeru Oda, discussing "The Common Heritage" by Arvid Pado, and publishing a new edition. Also discusses several Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences.
File contains correspondence with American Bibliographical Center (ABC) - Clio Press, George Abi Saab, and A.A. Archer. Topics of discussion includes edits to a paper written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, and royalty reports. File also includes royalty statements.
File contains project descriptions, documents related to Pacem in Maribus X and XIV (ten / 10 and fourteen / 14), correspondence to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, "Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution," "Report of the ad hoc Expert Group meeting on the Draft World Charter for Nature," and other miscellaneous reports. Reports written in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
File contains correspondence with Frederick Grassli (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution), Maria Eduarda Gonçalves, Henrietta Gilpin, Global Education Associates, John F Godfrey (of the University of King's College), Anil Gayan, and GEO magazine.
File contains correspondence with A. Papadopoulos, Renate Platzoder, and Ambassador Arpad Prandler of Hungary. Correspondence concerns the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s training programme, Pacem in Maribus, and other topics.
File contains correspondence with M.J. Anstee (Department of Technical Co-operation for Development) and K. Mushakoji (UN University - with "The United Nations University's Next Stage: Statement before the Sixteenth Session of the Council of the UN University on 1 December 1980"). File also includes handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese for a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) talk (on the new industrial revolution and the oceans).
File contains correspondence with Gil Winham, Canadian External Affairs, and the Delegation of Suriname to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS) III. File also includes a project proposal for "Science and Technology for Development and Disarmament," by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, and a report from the twenty-third United Nations General Assembly.
File contains correspondence with Jeremy Rifkin (Peoples Business Commission), Dale Riehli (on the television adaption of "The Drama of the Oceans"), and W. Riphagen.
File includes correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the following individuals: D.C. Krause (UNESCO), A.G. Koroma (Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the UN), A.N. Kholodilin (UNESCO), the International Institute for Integrative Technology (IIT), and V. Kopal (Academy of Science, Prague).
File contains outgoing correspondence to Dieter Thomas (San Marino), on the role of small or mini-States in the United Nations, and a letter to West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
File includes correspondence to/from: M.E. Arie (UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), S. Andersen (UNDP - United Nations Development Programme), and M.O. Adio (Delegation of Nigeria, UNCLOS - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea).
File contains correspondence with "Aquaculture" magazine, American Bibliographic Center (ABC) - Clio Press. Also includes a royalty report from ABC - Clio Press.
File contains correspondence with the University of Rhode Island, a USSR publishing house (regarding the Russian version of "The Drama of the Oceans"), and Henry Usborne. Also includes the introduction to "The Drama of the Oceans" for the Russian translation.
File contains correspondence with Patricia Halo (Cinema Arts Associates, Incorporated), Tom Haydn, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. The latter refers to the transfer of copyright for Mann Borgese's "The Language Barrier," back to her.
File contains correspondence with German Ambassador Per Fischer and two letters from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Timo Lahelma (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland), on the subject of manganese nodules in the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) of Chile. File contains a duplicate letter, which has not been digitized.
File contains correspondence from Brian Flemming, Association International Futuribles (regarding an introduction Mann Borgese was to write for a collection), "Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung" (FAZ), and the Ford Foundation. File also includes lists of names.
File includes correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Jan Pronk, A. Behnam, M.J. Shah and UNCTAD, mainly regarding Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XI and the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s Training Programme.
File contains correspondence with Carmen Artigas, a lawyer working in the Secretariat of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. Discussed is her attendance at the Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XI conference.
File contains correspondence with Jon Von Dyke, Zoran Vidaković, and J.H. Vandermeulin (of the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada). Topics of discussion include a Third World training program, a publication of a book on the work of Jovan Djordjević, for which Elisabeth Mann Borgese contributed an essay, and a conference at the East-West Center. Also contains a list of contacts beginning with "V." See also MS-2-744, Box 285, Folder 10 for additional correspondence with Jon Van Dyke.
File contains correspondence with the publishing firm. Topics of discussion include Mann Borgese's "The Mines of Neptune," and the publication of Erika Mann's diaries.
File contains a report of uncertain authorship. Report was submitted along with proposals from academic, industry, and government sources arguing for the location of an International Centre for Ocean Development on Canada's east coast.
File contains the first draft of a report by legal scholar Douglas M. Johnston, commissioned by the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada (the "Macdonald Commission").
File contains correspondence with International Ocean Institute (IOI) Training Programme, Dalhousie University, Department of Finance and Treasury Board of Canada. Correspondents include Allan MacEachen; Andrew MacKay; Anne Marie MacKinnon; Willa Magee; Robert Maguire; Evelyne Meltzer; Peter Middleton; Chris Milley; Brian Mulroney; Satya Nandan; Arame Ndiaye; A.M. Nikundiwe; Judy Noel; and Roy Norton. File contains a duplicate letter which has not been digitized.
File contains correspondence from individuals and organizations with names beginning with "A" or "B." Correspondents include Don Aldous (attached is a report from the Forum Fisheries Agency), Carol Amaratunga (including attached documents, including a discussion paper), John Armstrong (attached are government documents), and Christopher Barr.
File includes correspondence with Fisheries and Oceans, Pacific and Freshwater Fisheries Canada, Supply and Services Canada, and Dalhousie University. Correspondents include Roy Cheeseman; Aldo Chircop; Garry Comber (Secretary-Treasurer of ICOD); David Copp; Jeanne-Mance Cote (administrative assistant to the President of ICOD); Heather Creech; Luc Cuyvers; Mary Jo Duncan. File includes a copy of International Ocean Institute (IOI) statutes and lists IOI Board of Trustees. File contains one piece of personal correspondence.
File contains correspondence to and from Joe Clark (in his role as Secretary of State for External Affairs). Topics of discussion include to the foundation of the Centre, Borgese’s appointment at Chairperson, selection of board members, and financial matters.
File contains correspondence with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Topics of discussion include Mann Borgese's appointment at Chairman of the International Centre for Ocean Development, training programmes, and potential board members. Correspondents include L.G. Jaeger; Douglas Lindores; Andrew MacNeil; Will Magee; and Ellen S. McLean.
File contains the International Centre for Ocean Development's annual reports for the years 1985/86, 1988/89, 1989/90, 1990/91. Reports outline financial information about the Centre, and provide updates on projects underway.
File contains meeting minutes and agenda for the ICOD Board of Directors meeting held January 9, 1987. File includes supporting documentation, such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, corporate plan, reports, and briefing notes. Topics discussed include: international directors, status of recommendation concerning Canadian directors, staffing activities, International Ocean Institute (IOI) Indian Ocean training programme, increased funding for CIDA/ICOD cooperation, Report of Secretary-treasurer, report of President, Corporate plan, two project proposals, annual cost of living increase for staff, information on appraisal procedures and performance increases/information on classification exercise, and additional office accommodation requirements. File includes a copy of a report from the "Forum Fisheries Agency," funded by the ICOD as well. File contains a duplicate letter which has not been digitized.
File contains the report "International Centre for Ocean Development Corporate Plan 1986/87 - 1990/91." This plan touches on the Centre's mandate, corporate organization, operational environment, corporate assessment, strategies and objectives, performance indicators and programme effectiveness, and operational plans, including technical assistance, information services, training, and finance and administration.
File contains correspondence with Richard Apostle; Garry Comber; John Craven; Raymond Dubois; and R.G. Durham (Scotiabank). Topics of discussion include the Marine Affairs Diploma Program at Dalhousie, the establishment of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), and appointments to the staff of the ICOD.
File contains correspondence with CIDA, Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Embassy, and Supply and Services Canada. Correspondents include Jean-Guy Saint-Martin; Paula Scott; Madame Nicole Senecal; Michael Shenstone; Thea Smith (report attached); E.R. Solmon; Danielle de St. Jorre; Zosia Szpakowska (report attached); Paul M. Tellier; Deborah Turnbull (CV attached).