Archivy mezinárodních organizací sídlících před rokem 1989 v Praze v péči Národního archivu
Archives of international organisations based in Prague before 1989 in the care of the National Archives
Author(s): Lenka Kločková, Roman Štér, Jakub ŠloufSubject(s): Archiving, Political history, History of Communism, Cold-War History, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Národní archiv
Keywords: intertational organizations; archiving; National Archives; Cold War; document preservation; archival research;
Summary/Abstract: The document discusses the archives of international organizations based in Prague before 1989, which are now under the care of the National Archives. It highlights the efforts to acquire and preserve these archives, focusing on organizations such as the International Organization of Journalists (IOJ), the International Union of Students (IUS), and the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). The document details the challenges faced in acquiring these archives, including the condition of the documents and the need for restoration. It also emphasizes the importance of these archives in documenting the activities and influence of these organizations during the Cold War. The National Archives' efforts include cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing the documents, as well as collaborating with former members of these organizations. The document concludes by discussing the future plans for processing and making these archives accessible to researchers.
Journal: Paginae Historiae
- Issue Year: 32/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 326-338
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Czech