Foundations and Consultancies, ca. 1949-1992, 1949-1992
Scope of the Foundations and Consultancies Series
Records in this series document PNY's consulting and advising activities, except for those consulting and advising activities he pursued on behalf of the Ford Foundation. They include correspondence requesting his participation, copies of PNY's replies, documents from seminars in which he participated, reports, correspondence and press releases he authored on behalf of the organizations, minutes, clippings, offprints, and scrapbooks documenting his United Nations study groups to Japan. Most of the files contain documents ranging over only a few years, suggesting the temporary nature of these relationships. Records in this series are in alphabetical order by name of the body for which the consulting activities were performed.
Dates
- Creation: 1949-1992
Conditions on Use and Access
Open for research with the following exceptions: Harvard University records in this collection are restricted for 50 years from the date of creation. Personnel and student records in this collection are closed for research from 80 years from the date of creation.
These restrictions are noted at the item and series level in this finding aid.
Extent
2.5 cubic feetBiographical Note Relating to the Foundations and Consultancies Series
PNY was a consultant and advisor to many companies, educational institutions, foundations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. His specialization was in such areas as education, urban revitalization, philanthropy, and related social issues. His roles included membership on boards and committees such as: advisory committees, committees on corporate responsibility, executive committees, foreign and domestic government committees, and task forces.
Processing Information
Many of the folder titles have a prefix of "A," "B," or "C," suggesting a prior filing system or retrieval mechanism. These prefixes have been retained, but there is no evidence as to what they signify.
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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