United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Records
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Digital Identifier
USACDA
Date(s) of Materials
1961-1961
Abstract
Records 1961-1965. Microfilm copies of legislative histories and other records relating to the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and negotiations. Hard copy includes reports, contracted studies, and publications on other topics.
Status
Open in part.
Description
This collection contains records created by the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) during and directly after the Kennedy administration. The records are in two formats, microfilm and paper. The microfilmed material, which remains classified, covers such topics as nuclear test ban negotiations, arms control and disarmament, the nuclear test ban treaty, direct communications link, and the legislative history of the agency. The hardcopy paper records include published studies and reports on arms control and disarmament issues, which were either produced by the agency itself or contracted out to other individuals and organizations.
Biographical Note
The United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) was established as an independent agency by the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (75 Stat. 631), September 26, 1961. It was preceded by the U.S. Disarmament Administration under the Department of State (1960-1961). The functions of the ACDA are conducting, supporting, and coordinating research for arms control and disarmament policy formulation; managing U.S. participation in international arms control and disarmament negotiations; and directing U.S. participation in international arms control and disarmament systems. Additional records of the ACDA are located in Record Group 383 at the National Archives and Records Administration.
Extent / Physical Description
2.226 cubic feet.
Organization(s)
Archival Creator(s)
United States. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Associated Record(s)
Use Restriction Note
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