Description
The collection contains historical accounts of and administrative records produced by Direct Relief International (DRI).
Background
Direct Relief International is a non-profit medical assistance organization based in Santa Barbara, California. Since 1945,
Direct Relief has been sending shipments of medical supplies and equipment worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest,
natural disasters and chronic poverty. Direct Relief was founded by William Zimdin, an international financier, real estate
mogul, and philanthropist who made Santa Barbara his home from 1945 to 1951, the last years of his life.
Extent
0.99 Linear Feet;
(1 document box, and 69 audiocassettes)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Availability
The collection is open for research.