Sixth International Studies Conference, London, 1933

Component identifier:

Series 26

Content Summary:

The Conference of Institutions for the Scientific Study of International Relations, later known as the International Studies Conference, was established in Berlin in 1928 by the International Institute of Intellectual Cooperation (I.I.I.C.) of the League of Nations. The sixth conference was held in London between 29 May and 2 June 1953 at the invitation of the British Coordinating Committee for International Studies. Australia was not represented, as it did not have a scientific institute engaged in the study and teaching of international relations. Copland was one of five participants invited as individuals.

On the basis of memoranda submitted by the participating countries, the Conference produced a statement 'The State and Economic Life' for submission to the Monetary and Economic Conference held in July 1933. As some aspects of this subject had already been examined at the Milan conference in 1932, the sixth conference was also known as the Second Study Conference on 'The State and Economic Life'.

The few papers in the Copland collection relevant to the Sixth International Studies Conference constitute Series 26. There are roneoed copies of many of the memoranda presented to the two committees of the Conference, some summaries of discussions, and a copy of a report by the 'General Rapporteur' Dr Arnold Wolfers. A Royal Institute of International Affairs leaflet publicising the conference and an I.I.I.C. pamphlet summarising its deliberations complete the series.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Lady Copland presented the personal papers of Sir Douglas Copland to the National Library in September 1973. Additions to the collection were received from the Copland Family between 1977 and 1981.

Names:

Copland, D.B. (Douglas Berry), 1894-1971

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