| | Abstract: | The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio, that seeks to educate the public on foreign affairs through lectures, discussions, overseas tours, and programs for students. The group was formally organized in 1921 as the Council for the Prevention of War, became the Council for the Promotion of Peace in 1923, the International Affairs Committee in 1929, the Foreign Affairs Committee in 1933, and the Cleveland Council on World Affairs in 1943. Brooks Emery was director and president, 1935-1947. The collection consists of historical information, minutes, calendars of events, committee lists, correspondence, speeches and clippings. The collection reflects the activities of the Council from its inception until 1976 and provides insights into U.S. foreign policy during that time period. Among the major issues considered was how to deal with Japan after World War II. | |
