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Kenneth Crawford Collection on Libya

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-19910503

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of printed materials related to Libya (primarily from the 1960s). It includes Libyan government documents and newsletters, a published interview with Muammar Gaddafi, tourism materials, and other publications.

Dates

  • 1930s-1970s
  • Majority of material found within 1960s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Biographical Note

Kenneth Penland Crawford (1920-2006) was a World War II veteran and NSA linguist.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Arabic

Metadata Rights Declarations

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Kenneth Crawford, 1991.

Processing Information

The collection has been rehoused in an acid-free box and folders.

Ryan Zohar contributed to this finding aid by translating the titles of several documents found in the collection.

Status
Completed
Author
John Zarrillo
Date
2024-12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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