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Finding Aid |
1967-1979

RG XXI: Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee for the American Çï¿ûÊÓƵ of Arts and Sciences and Hebrew University of Jerusalem Joint Committee for a Symposium on Arid Zone Development

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION


Historical Note

The Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee for the American Çï¿ûÊÓƵ of Arts and Sciences and Hebrew University of Jerusalem Joint Committee for a Symposium on Arid Zone Development (early var. Committee on the Middle East Research Institute; and Middle East Study Group) was officially active from 1974-1976. However, early efforts began in late 1967 with an ad hoc Committee on the Middle East Research Institute (variously referred to as the Middle East Study Group) proposed by Jacob Fine and chaired by Nadav Safran. The initial purpose of the group was to discuss the proposal for the establishment of a scientific research institution in the Middle East for a purpose to be determined. In 1970 this focused on the discussion of an Institute for Research in Arid Lands, potentially in Iran. However, funds were never procured. 

In 1974 the Hebrew University partnered with the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ to develop a symposium on Arid Zone Development, coinciding with their 50th anniversary. The Symposium was held October 23-25, 1975 at the University. Norman C. Dahl was Chair, with David H.K. Amiran Chair for the respective Hebrew University Committee. Papers were presented and revised in a volume, Arid Zone Development: Potentialities and Problems, edited by Yair Mundla and Fred Singer, and published by Ballinger Publishing Company in 1977.

Name Variations

The name of the project evolved throughout its tenure:

Committee on the Middle East Research Institute (1967-1970)
Middle East Study Group (1970-1974)
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee for the American Çï¿ûÊÓƵ of Arts and Sciences and Hebrew University of Jerusalem Joint Committee for a Symposium on Arid Zone Development (1974-1976)

Scope and Content

The series is contained within the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Archives’ Record Group XXI: Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Projects and Programs. It contains the administrative and project records of the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ relating to the Committee, from 1967-1979, nd. The majority of the records were created or received from 1968-1975 by the Executive Office of the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ, with a significant contribution from Jacob Fine. Records primarily include correspondence and minutes of the committee, with planning material for the eventual conference. Some correspondence exists between the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ and representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Science and Education, however the greater portion is with representatives of the Hebrew University's Authority of Research and Development. Of particular note are photographs and contact sheets of the conference, along with transcripts.

Arrangement

Processing for this series utilized MPLP principles, thus minimum preservation steps were taken, and folder titles listed in the finding aid are as they appear on the actual folders. Records were held by the Executive Office of John Voss. Some files were kept out of the filing scheme and have been interfiled where appropriate. 

This series is arranged into 2 subseries: Subseries 1: Early Work; and Subseries 2: Hebrew University.

Subseries 1: Early Work is divided into two sub-subseries: Sub-subseries 1.1: Middle East Study Group; and Sub-subseries 1.2: Iran. 

Subseries 2: Hebrew University is also divided into two sub-subseries: Sub-subseries 2.1 Administration; and Sub-subseries 2.2: Conference and Publication.

Volume

3 records center cartons (3 linear feet)

Preferred Citation

[Item title, date]. Record Group XXI: Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Projects – Middle East Study Group /  Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee for the American Çï¿ûÊÓƵ of Arts and Sciences and Hebrew University of Jerusalem Joint Committee for a Symposium on Arid Zone Development, 1967-1979, nd, 1987. Archives, American Çï¿ûÊÓƵ of Arts and Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Subjects

Amiran, David H. K., 1910-
Dahl, Norman C.
Fine, Jacob, 1900-
Mundla, Yair
Safran, Nadav
Singer, Fred
Universiṭah ha-ʻIvrit bi-Yerushalayim
Arid regions
Arid regions agriculture--Israel
Science--International cooperation
Water resources development--Israel
Jerusalem

ITEM LIST


Subseries 1: Early Work, 1967-1979, nd

Description: This subseries contains the early records of the Study Group, particularly the efforts to establish an institute in Iran. This includes minutes of meetings and correspondence.

Arrangement: This subseries is further divided into two sub-subseries: Sub-subseries 1.1: Middle East Study Group; and Sub-subseries 1.2: Iran.

Sub-subseries 1.1: Middle East Study Group, 1967-1974

Description: This sub-subseries contains records related to the operation of the group's early efforts. This includes correspondence and minutes of the committee.

Arrangement: Chronological. 

Box 1

Folder 1Middle East Scientific Research Inst. Fine Aug '67-April '69
Folder 2Middle East Scientific Research Inst. - Aubrac F.A.O. project Fine May '68- [Jan '69]
Folder 3Middle East - Safran  Study Groups and Minutes [1968]
Folder 4Middle East - Safran Miscellaneous [1968-1970]
Folder 5Mideast Center [1968]-1974 [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 6Mideast Center [1968]-1974 [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 7Middle East Study Group [1970-1971]
Folder 8Left by ? Jay [F]ine [n.d.]

Sub-subseries 1.2: Iran, 1968-1975

Description: This sub-subseries contains records relating to the efforts to establish a scientific institution within Iran. This includes correspondence with representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Science and Education and planning and notes for meetings at which it was discussed.

Arrangement: Chronological.

Box 1 (cont.)

Folder 9Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 1 of 3]
Folder 10Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 2 of 3]
Folder 11Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 3 of 3]
Folder 12Iran - Reports, memos, etc - xcopies [1969-1974] [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 13Iran - Reports, memos, etc - xcopies [1969-1974] [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 14Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 1 of 3]
Folder 15Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 2 of 3]
Folder 16Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 3 of 3]
Folder 17Iran - 5-15-72 mtg
Folder 18Iran - June 9-10, 1972 mtg
Folder 19Iran - 10-10-72 mtg
Folder 20Iran - December 1972 mtg
Folder 21Steering Cte Biog Info - Iran [1972]
Folder 22Iran Proposal - Original & Supp memo [1972]
Folder 23Iran - Repts & Proposals [1972]

Box 2

Folder 1Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 1 of 3]
Folder 2Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 2 of 3]
Folder 3Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 3 of 3]
Folder 4Morocco - Arid Land [1973, 1978]
Folder 5Iranian Institute [1974-1975] [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 6Iranian Institute [1974-1975] [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 7Iran, etc [1974-1975]

Subseries 2: Hebrew University, 1974-1979

Description: This subseries contains the early records of the Study Group from the time which it had decided to partner with the Hebrew University, including those of the Symposium on Arid Zone Development  It includes correspondence, meeting planning and transcripts, draft of the publication, and photographs. 

Arrangement: This subseries is further divided into two sub-subseries: Sub-subseries 2.1 Administrative Records; and Sub-subseries 2.2: Conference and Publication.

Sub-subseries 2.1: Administrative Records, 1974-1977

Description: This sub-subseries contains records relating to the operation of the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee as a joint Committee with the Hebrew University. This includes correspondence, meeting notes, and some financials. 

Arrangement: Chronological

Box 2 (cont.)

Folder 8Hebrew University - 50th Anniversary, 1974 [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 9Hebrew University - 50th Anniversary, 1974 [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 10Hebrew University - Notes from Planning Meetings [1974-1975]
Folder 11Hebrew University - Development of Program [1974-1975]
Folder 12Hebrew University - extra copies [1974-1975]
Folder 13Hebrew University - January-May 1975 [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 14Hebrew University - January-May 1975 [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 15Hebrew University - June-August 1975
Folder 16Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 1 of 3]
Folder 17Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 2 of 3]
Folder 18Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 3 of 3]
Folder 19Hebrew University - Expenses [1975]
Folder 20Hebrew University - Finances [1975]
Folder 21Hebrew University - Proposal [1975]
Folder 22Hebrew University - Requests for information [1975-1976]

Sub-subseries 2.2: Conference and Publication, 1975-1979

Description: This sub-subseries contains records relating to the project outcomes of the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Committee, being the October 1975 Symposium on Arid Zone Development, and the 1977 publication Arid Zone Development: Potentialities and Problems. This includes correspondence with participants, draft papers, and conference photographs and transcripts.

Arrangement: Chronological

Box 2 (cont.)

Folder 23Photographs - Symposium on Arid Zone Development, October 23-25, 1975
Folder 24[Contact Sheets - Symposium on Arid Zone Development, October 23-25, 1975]
Folder 25[binder] Symposium on Arid Zone Development - Papers [October 24, 1975] [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 26[binder] Symposium on Arid Zone Development - Papers [October 24, 1975] [folder 2 of 2]

Box 3

Folder 1[binder] Symposium on Arid Zone Development - Papers [October 25, 1975] [folder 1 of 2]
Folder 2[binder] Symposium on Arid Zone Development - Papers [October 25, 1975] [folder 2 of 2]
Folder 3Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 1 of 3]
Folder 4Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 2 of 3]
Folder 5Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 3 of 3]
Folder 6Hebrew University Papers - Abstracts [1975]
Folder 7Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 1 of 4]
Folder 8Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 2 of 4]
Folder 9Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 3 of 4]
Folder 10Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 4 of 4]
Folder 11Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 1 of 4]
Folder 12Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 2 of 4]
Folder 13Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 3 of 4]
Folder 14Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 4 of 4]
Folder 15Hebrew University - Participants Curriculum Vitae [1975-1976]
Folder 16[binder] Arid Zone Development - Transcripts, Abstracts, Biographies [1975-1976]
Folder 17Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 1 of 6]
Folder 18Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 2 of 6]
Folder 19Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 3 of 6]
Folder 20Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 4 of 6]
Folder 21Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 5 of 6]
Folder 22Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 6 of 6]