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Scope and Contents
Subseries 2 (formerly Subseries 23b) contains files of A. Curtis Wilgus and his successor, Lyle N. McAlister, and is divided into two sections. The first consists of subject files divided into campus correspondence, 1957-1962, off-campus correspondence, 1959-1963, and general correspondence, 1963-1967. The second section is a subject/genre file containing records related to foundations, Pan-American celebrations, conferences, and publications. Of special interest are the records related to the preparation of the first Caribbean Conference in 1950. Also included in this section are records of Assistant Director Clement David Hellyer concerning the implementation of a Point Four contract. Point Four was initiated in the early 1950s as a program designed to undermine Soviet economic interest, especially in the developing nations. The program provided technical training in a variety of fields and was administered by the U. S. Technical Cooperation Administration. The University of Florida and the University of New Mexico were responsible for the English Language and Cultural Orientation Program for Point Four grantees from Latin America.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1967
Creator
- From the Series: University of Florida. Center for Latin American Studies. Office of the Director. (Organization)
Access
University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 7.3 Linear feet (18 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu