Articles about Ambassador Jewel LaFontant-MANkarious, 1989-1992
Scope and Contents
The files from LaFontant-MANkarious' years as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Refugee Affairs are not comprehensive, but do provide a good overview of her activities. Daily schedules for 1991 illustrate Ambassador LaFontant-MANkarious’ activities in this post. Fact-finding missions to refugee areas in foreign lands and discussions with foreign diplomats were two important aspects of this position. These files include material from visits to Africa, Nepal, Geneva, London, Paris, and Rome. Also included in this series are files related to her continued involvement with refugee issues after leaving the post of Ambassador-at-Large.
Dates
- Creation: 1989-1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Lafontant-MANkarious, Jewel, 1922-1997 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials in Series VIII and XI are restricted as noted on inventory.
Full Extent
From the Series: 2.65 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
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