Register of the Samuel Lazar miscellaneous papers

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Title: Samuel Lazar miscellaneous papers

Date (inclusive): 1981

Collection Number: 2017C43

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: In English and Arabic

Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Correspondence, speeches, press releases, serial issues, and photographs relating to Iraqi-American relations, the Iran-Iraq War, and the Israeli bombing of the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq.

Creator: Lazar, Samuel

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2017.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Samuel Lazar miscellaneous papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

President, Iraqi-American Friendship Association.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, speeches, press releases, serial issues, and photographs relating to Iraqi-American relations, the Iran-Iraq War, and the Israeli bombing of the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988

Osirak Nuclear Reactor Bombing, Iraq, 1981

Iraq -- Relations -- United States

United States -- Relations -- Iraq

Iraqi-American Friendship Association

box 1, folder 1

Correspondence 1981-1982

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous correspondence relating to the publication of the Iraqi-American Journal, including an appreciative response to the publication from King Hussein of Jordan.

box 1, folder 2

Speeches by others 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes transcripts of speeches and addresses given in 1981 by Saddam Hussein, Dr. Sadoun [Sa'dun] Hammadi, and Clovis Maksoud.

box 1, folder 3

Press releases 1981 May 18 - August 20

Scope and Contents

32 press releases from the Iraqi Press Office in Washington, D.C. bearing the header "Qaddasiyat Saddam" and dating from May 18 to August 20, 1981, reporting on incidents and casualties in the Iran-Iraq War, diplomatic meetings between Saddam Hussein and other world leaders, and the Iraqi and international response to Operation Opera.

box 1, folder 4

Newsletters 1981

Scope and Contents

Circulated newsletters and action alerts from the Association of Arab-American University Graduates (AAUG), the National Association of Arab Americans, and the Iraqi-American Friendship Association. Includes an undated open letter from the Arab-American Committee in Support of Iraq titled "Stop Israeli Terrorism" condemning Operation Opera and demanding a strong response from the U.S.

box 1, folder 5

Clippings 1981

Scope and Contents

Includes first issue of English-language newspaper Baghdad (1981 June 1) and nine issues of Baghdad Observer, dating from May 11 to June 9, 1981.

box 1, folder 6

Miscellaneous periodicals 1981

Scope and Contents

Miscellanous issues (from 1981) of Current Policy, Arab Perspectives, Iraq, Iraq Today, Jordan, and The Nation.

box 1, folder 7

Baghdad, As Beautiful as Ever : Monuments and Statues in Baghdad, promotional booklet undated

Scope and Contents

Text in English and Arabic.

box 1, folder 8

Iraq tourist map 1980

Scope and Contents

Text in English and Arabic.

box 1, folder 9

Photographs undated

Scope and Contents

34 prints of buildings and monuments (likely in Baghdad) and groups of people. Includes several photos of Saddam Hussein, two of which show him addressing a group of children.