Title
LEGAI Chronological Files
Reference
83776
Date
1946-1980
Level of description
series
Material
textual records
Exent
22 linear feet of textual records
Language
English
Subject
Gold, Repurchases, Use of Fund resources, Use of Fund gold, Exchange restrictions, Staff Retirement Plan
Persons keyword
Joseph Gold, Richard B. Brenner, Andre Van Campenhout
Conditions governing access
Series is open according to the Archives Access Policy. Files will be screened by reference staff for any time restrictions.
Scope and Content
Series consists of outgoing correspondence created and/or maintained by the Legal Department and covers the period 1946-1980. Topics include: the interpretation of the Articles of Agreement; privileges and immunities of staff employed by specialized institutions; subscription payments by member countries; the staff retirement plan; the issue of self-defense in international law; the United States Loyalty Program and its effect on staff of international organizations; a study on immigration visa; the interpretation of treaties and sovereignty of states; and, China’s membership and representation in international organizations. Files also include progress reports from Division Chiefs to the Director and other administrative matters. An index of documents is available for some years.