Elizabeth Lam Vieg Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 579

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes correspondence, brochures, reports, speeches, and chapter drafts related to the Fulbright program and scholarly exchange, primarily gathered by Elizabeth Lam Vieg for the completion of a book on the history of the Fulbright program. Other materials include various publications, mostly regarding Fulbright conferences held between 1953 and 1980.

Dates

1949-1982

Creator

Lam, Elizabeth P. (Elizabeth Paxton), 1906-1999 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are primarily in English; several publications are in Spanish

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).)

Biographical Note

Dr. Elizabeth Lam Vieg (1906-1999) served as executive secretary of the CIES (then the Council for International Exchange of Persons) from 1950-1971.

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars was founded in 1947 and for over 70 years the CIES has administered the Fulbright Program on behalf of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement of the Papers

Box 1 materials are arranged by topic. Boxes 2-4 are assorted publications arranged mostly chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Elizabeth Lam Vieg Papers were donated to the Special Collections Department by Dr. Elizabeth Lam Vieg, formerly the executive secretary of the Committee on the International Exchange of Scholars (then the Committee on the International Exchange of Persons), on October 16, 1984.