Identity Statement

Reference Code

HU OSA 412

Title

Gary Filerman Collection on Hungarian Refugees of 1956

Date(s)

1957 - 1959

Description Level

Fonds

Extent and medium (processed)

1 Archival boxes, 0.12 linear meters

Context

Name of creator(s)

Filerman, Gary

Archival history

Documents were collected and preserved by Gary Filerman

Content and Structure

Scope and Content (Abstract)

This fonds contains manuscripts, publications and photographs.

The documents were collected by Gary Filerman during his assignment with the World University Service in 1957, during which he processed, placed and obtained scholarships for hundreds of Hungarian refugee students in Camp Kilmer.

Accruals

Expected

Conditions of Access and Use

Conditions governing access

Open for research.

Languages

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Some correspondence in poor condition.

Description Control

Archivist's note

Processed by Csaba Szilagyi, January, 2012.