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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Ralph J. Bunche Papers, 1927-1971

Collection number:
2051

Creator:
Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971

Extent:
44 boxes (22 linear ft.)
124 cartons (124 linear ft.)
30 oversize boxes

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.

Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Abstract:
Ralph J. Bunche (1904-1971) was a professor at Howard University (1929-1950), and at Harvard (1950-1952). He joined the Permanent Secretariat of the United Nations in 1948, served as the undersecretary for special political affairs (1958-67), and then became undersecretary general in 1968. In 1950, Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The collection consists of correspondence, speeches, manuscripts, articles, publications, and photographs related to Ralph J. Bunche's life and career.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Language:
English.

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