Alfredo Lozano Agudelo Collection
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
- Creation: 1920s-1950s
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by John Ternent and other heirs in December 2019.
- 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
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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