Lower East Side - Bluefields Sister City Project Records
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Abstract
The Lower East Side - Bluefields Sister City Project began in 1985 as a solidarity effort by residents of the Lower East Side, when they paired with Barrio Nueva York, a community of 1,000 in Bluefields, Nicaragua. The collection consists of administrative files, including grant applications, contacts, press clippings, and publicity information.
Historical/Biographical Note
The Lower East Side - Bluefields Sister City Project began in 1985 as a solidarity effort by residents of the Lower East Side, when they paired with Barrio Nueva York, a community of 1,000 in Bluefields, Nicaragua. The formation of this organization was in part a response to the Reagan Administration's policy towards the Sandinista government of Nicaragua.
Arrangement
This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are in the order in which they were received from the donor.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of administrative files, including grant applications, contacts, press clippings, and publicity information. Also included are fundraising plans, newsletters from other organizations, photographs, correspondence, videotape and three audio cassette tapes.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (and related rights to publicity and privacy) to materials in this collection created by the Lower East Side - Bluefields Sister City Project was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; Lower East Side - Bluefields Sister City Project Records; TAM 258; box number; folder number; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Ingrid Hughes in 1994. The accession number associated with this gift is 1994.031.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Researchers interested in using audiovisual materials in this collection (films, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, et cetera) must use a digitized copy, which we refer to as an access copy. Researchers may view an item's original container, but the media themselves are not available for playback because of preservation concerns. Materials that already have already been digitized are noted in the collection's finding aid and can be requested in our reading room; materials not yet digitized will need to have access copies made before they can be used. These requests are free of charge and can be made in anticipation of your visit. The process typically takes four to six weeks. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A librarian will respond to you with further information.