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
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.
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.
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 1 | Middle East Scientific Research Inst. Fine Aug '67-April '69 |
Folder 2 | Middle East Scientific Research Inst. - Aubrac F.A.O. project Fine May '68- [Jan '69] |
Folder 3 | Middle East - Safran Study Groups and Minutes [1968] |
Folder 4 | Middle East - Safran Miscellaneous [1968-1970] |
Folder 5 | Mideast Center [1968]-1974 [folder 1 of 2] |
Folder 6 | Mideast Center [1968]-1974 [folder 2 of 2] |
Folder 7 | Middle East Study Group [1970-1971] |
Folder 8 | Left 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 9 | Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 1 of 3] |
Folder 10 | Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 2 of 3] |
Folder 11 | Iran Genl Corres [1969] thru 1971 [folder 3 of 3] |
Folder 12 | Iran - Reports, memos, etc - xcopies [1969-1974] [folder 1 of 2] |
Folder 13 | Iran - Reports, memos, etc - xcopies [1969-1974] [folder 2 of 2] |
Folder 14 | Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 1 of 3] |
Folder 15 | Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 2 of 3] |
Folder 16 | Iran background, other Iranian lists, etc [1970-1973] [folder 3 of 3] |
Folder 17 | Iran - 5-15-72 mtg |
Folder 18 | Iran - June 9-10, 1972 mtg |
Folder 19 | Iran - 10-10-72 mtg |
Folder 20 | Iran - December 1972 mtg |
Folder 21 | Steering Cte Biog Info - Iran [1972] |
Folder 22 | Iran Proposal - Original & Supp memo [1972] |
Folder 23 | Iran - Repts & Proposals [1972] |
Box 2
Folder 1 | Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 1 of 3] |
Folder 2 | Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 2 of 3] |
Folder 3 | Iran General 1972[-1973, 1975] [folder 3 of 3] |
Folder 4 | Morocco - Arid Land [1973, 1978] |
Folder 5 | Iranian Institute [1974-1975] [folder 1 of 2] |
Folder 6 | Iranian Institute [1974-1975] [folder 2 of 2] |
Folder 7 | Iran, 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 8 | Hebrew University - 50th Anniversary, 1974 [folder 1 of 2] |
Folder 9 | Hebrew University - 50th Anniversary, 1974 [folder 2 of 2] |
Folder 10 | Hebrew University - Notes from Planning Meetings [1974-1975] |
Folder 11 | Hebrew University - Development of Program [1974-1975] |
Folder 12 | Hebrew University - extra copies [1974-1975] |
Folder 13 | Hebrew University - January-May 1975 [folder 1 of 2] |
Folder 14 | Hebrew University - January-May 1975 [folder 2 of 2] |
Folder 15 | Hebrew University - June-August 1975 |
Folder 16 | Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 1 of 3] |
Folder 17 | Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 2 of 3] |
Folder 18 | Hebrew University - Sept. 1975-[1977] [folder 3 of 3] |
Folder 19 | Hebrew University - Expenses [1975] |
Folder 20 | Hebrew University - Finances [1975] |
Folder 21 | Hebrew University - Proposal [1975] |
Folder 22 | Hebrew 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 23 | Photographs - 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 3 | Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 1 of 3] |
Folder 4 | Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 2 of 3] |
Folder 5 | Hebrew University - Participants [1975] [folder 3 of 3] |
Folder 6 | Hebrew University Papers - Abstracts [1975] |
Folder 7 | Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 1 of 4] |
Folder 8 | Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 2 of 4] |
Folder 9 | Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 3 of 4] |
Folder 10 | Hebrew University - Transcripts [1975] [folder 4 of 4] |
Folder 11 | Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 1 of 4] |
Folder 12 | Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 2 of 4] |
Folder 13 | Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 3 of 4] |
Folder 14 | Hebrew University - Symposium Papers - Originals [1975] [folder 4 of 4] |
Folder 15 | Hebrew University - Participants Curriculum Vitae [1975-1976] |
Folder 16 | [binder] Arid Zone Development - Transcripts, Abstracts, Biographies [1975-1976] |
Folder 17 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 1 of 6] |
Folder 18 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 2 of 6] |
Folder 19 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 3 of 6] |
Folder 20 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 4 of 6] |
Folder 21 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 5 of 6] |
Folder 22 | Hebrew University - Publication [1975-1979] [folder 6 of 6] |