The papers feature the materials related to the political, economical, and social development of Latin American region in the last quarter of the 20th century, its relationships with the U.S. and the nearby countries. The collection includes clippings, leaflets, various publications, newsletters, reports, correspondence, press releases, etc.)

Founded in 1975, the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), a nonprofit, tax-exempt independent research and information organization, was established to promote the common interests of the hemisphere, raise the visibility of regional affairs and increase the importance of the inter-American relationship, as well as encourage the formulation of rational and constructive U.S. policies towards Latin America. In 1982, COHA’s board of trustees voted to expand its mandate to include monitoring Canadian/Latin American relations. Since its inception, COHA has been one of the most active and broadest-based U.S. private bodies dealing with the entire spectrum of political, economic and diplomatic issues, as well as responding to the economic and political challenges confronting the nations of this hemisphere. From its beginnings, COHA’s board consisted of the leadership of trade unions, professional organizations and religious groups, as well as civic and academic figures, who joined together to advance their common belief in support of representative government and pluralistic institutions throughout the hemisphere.

221.5 Linear feet 443 manuscript boxes

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Unprocessed; but open for research.