Alfredo Lozano Agudelo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0983

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents

News articles, manuscripts, and other documents regarding the work of Alfredo Lozano Agudelo, Colombian diplomat, especially centered around his role in the UNCIP.

Documents include: • Interim report to the UNCIP drafted by him, with annexes • Multiple news clippings regarding the work of UNCIP • Personal correspondence regarding UNCIP, including a personal note from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. • A set of document fragments that appear to be notes from his time working with Olaya Herrera • Telegrams/cables regarding his participation in UNCIP with Colombian government officials • What appears to be an original manuscript draft from Olaya Herrera to Franklin Delano Roosevelt • Numerous social invitations in England, including to the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip • A typed letter from FDR to Olaya Herrera, 1933 • Bio/CV materials detailing his positions held and general biography • Beginnings of a biographical memorandum • Memorandum describing his involvement in the UNCIP

Dates

  • 1920s-1950s

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Extent

.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains news articles, manuscripts, and other documents regarding the work of Alfredo Lozano Agudelo, Colombian diplomat, especially centered around his role in the UNCIP.

Physical Location

Offsite Storage, Special Collections & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by John Ternent and other heirs in December 2019.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid for the Alfredo Lozano Agudelo Collection
Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections Repository

http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/
Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

 

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