Research File: May 12-13, 1948., 01/01/1972-12/31/1972

File — Box: 4, Folder: 25

Identifier: 89781

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains the research and subject files, interview tapes, including transcripts, and related material of the noted writer and journalist Larry Collins. Included in this collection are the materials for Collins' five collaborative works with French journalist and writer Dominique Lapierre, as well as the three novels he authored alone. The collection has been arranged chronologically according to the dates of publication for his works. The collectins holds material related to all of Collins' nine books, excluding his compilations of Lord Louis Mountbatten's papers.

Dates

01/01/1972-12/31/1972

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 22 Cubic Feet (22 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains the typed notes taken from the interviews and research conducted by Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre and their staff related to the meetings held over the period May 12-13, 1948 at which the decision was made by Jewish leaders to declare the creation of an independent Jewish state, in both French and English.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O JERUSALEM - INTRVWS & RES RE MAY 12-13, 1948 MTGS, ND: Typescript

O JERUSALEM - INTRVWS & RES RE PROCL JEWISH STATE, 1948, ND: Typescript

JEWISH STATE, PROCL - O JERU INTRVWS & RES RE MAY 1948 MTGS: Typescript