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U.S. Government Information Research Guides

*U.S. Federal Documents
by Anne Zald Last Updated May 24, 2023 734 views this year
.U.S. Census Research Guide
by Anne Zald Last Updated May 22, 2023 1553 views this year
Congressional Record
by Anne Zald Last Updated Jan 11, 2023 46 views this year

International Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

*United Nations Research Guide
by Anne Zald Last Updated Feb 2, 2023 277 views this year
.International Resources by Region
by Anne Zald Last Updated Apr 26, 2023 198 views this year
.International Resources by Theme
by Anne Zald Last Updated May 22, 2023 318 views this year
.List of IGOs
by Anne Zald Last Updated Apr 26, 2023 5232 views this year

The United Nations & Decolonization
"Since the birth of the United Nations, more than 80 former colonies comprising some 750 million people have gained independence. At present, 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) across the globe remain on the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories..."
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"The decolonization efforts of the United Nations derive from the principle of “equal rights and self-determination of peoples” as stipulated in Article 1 (2) of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as from three specific chapters in the Charter which are devoted to the interests of dependent peoples."
From the Historical Overview
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization. The OAS supports the efforts of its 35 member states aimed at reducing poverty and achieving economic development. It contributes to strengthening democracy and governance in the Hemisphere, to confronting threats to hemispheric security, and to defending the rights of the citizens of the region.

NU Libraries has, in print format, publications of the Pan American Union (1909-1948) and the Organization of American States (1948-mid-1980s) that are not cataloged in NUSearch. They include ephemera, conference publications, maps, monographs, posters, serials, statistics, and travel guides, printed in English or Spanish. OAS publications printed after the mid-1980s are listed in NUSearch and from 2010-present are available online. A paper document, scanned copy linked below, is shelved with the collection in room B190 (University Library, lower level) lists the print format materials which are not included in NUSearch. Please contact govinfo@northwestern.edu for assistance locating and using these print materials.

PAU-OAS Print Collection Inventory
Description and box-by-box listing of print materials received from PAU & OAS prior to mid-1980s which are not included in NUSearch.
PAU-OAS Print Collection Inventory Box Listing
Listing by Box number and PAU/OAS assigned document number of print materials received prior to the mid-1980s which are not included in NUSearch.

State & Local Government Research Guides

.Illinois State Government Information
by Anne Zald Last Updated Mar 22, 2023 166 views this year
.Chicago Government Information
by Anne Zald Last Updated May 22, 2023 137 views this year
Evanston Politics and Government
by Anne Zald Last Updated Aug 3, 2022 108 views this year

"Other States" Government Information
Starter resources for connecting with government information produced by states other than Illinois. Some resources compile information for all 50 states (and some include the Territories), some will point you to materials for individual states. A few provide comparative analyses of issues across various states.