Description
Correspondence, minutes, press releases, financial records, conference proceedings, drafts and printed copies of publications,
other printed matter, photographs, motion picture film, videotapes, and sound recordings relating to laissez-faire economic
theory and associated concepts of liberty, and to analysis of British and international economic policy. Includes personal
papers of some members.
Background
Established in 1955 by the late Sir Antony Fisher, the Institute of Economic Affairs is a research and educational trust,
independent of any political party or group, and financed by sales of publications, conference fees, and donations.
Extent
510 manuscript boxes, 23 oversize boxes, 1 cassette box, 14 motion picture film reels
(239.0 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Availability
Boxes 268-269 and 3 folders in Box 270 closed. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested
in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be
reformatted before providing access.