Claremont Heritage

Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue (CWRAD) Collection, 1989-2007

Creators:: Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue Claremont Association for Mutual American/Soviet Understanding
Abstract:
Extent:: 0.4 linear feet (1 box); containing administrative materials, correspondence, and events and programming ephemera.
Language:
Preferred citation:: Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue (CWRAD) Collection. Claremont Heritage

Scope and content:: The collection contains files pertaining to the Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue (CWRAD) in Claremont, including administrative materials such as meeting notes, reports, and correspondence, as well as events and programming materials such as brochures, flyers, and research materials. More information on the parent organization of CWRAD can be found in the Claremont Association for Mutual American/Soviet Understanding (CAMASU) Collection at Claremont Heritage.
Biographical / historical:: The Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue (CWRAD) was established in 1988 under the auspices of the Claremont Association for Mutual American/Soviet Understanding (CAMASU) in order to promote communication and exchange with the women of Russia. Originally named the Committee of Women for Soviet/American Dialogue (CWSAD), the organization sought to continue the collaboration which began in 1989 with the first Claremont Conference of Soviet and American professional women, followed by conferences in 1990 (Moscow), 1991 (Claremont), and 1993 (Moscow). The Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue also organized the Claremont High School Ambassadors to Russia program in 1997 and hosted local educational programming and lectures on women’s issues.

Subjects:: Claremont Colleges
Soviet Union
Soviet studies
International relations.
Women's organizations
Places:: Claremont (Calif.)

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection is open for research use.
Terms of access:: Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder (if applicable).

Preferred citation:: Committee of Women for Russian/American Dialogue (CWRAD) Collection. Claremont Heritage

Location of this collection:: Claremont Heritage

840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.

Claremont, CA 91711, US