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World Youth Congress Collected Records

 Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-World Youth Congress

Dates

  • Creation: 1936-1939

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The first World Youth Congress was held in Geneva, 1936. The second Congress, held at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. surpassed the first in number of attendees and nations represented, but became controversial because of the prominence of Communist youth. The first Congress was held under the auspices of the International Federation of League of Nations Societies.

Extent

0.08 linear ft. (1 linear in.)

Language of Materials

English

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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