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U.S. Government Information Research Guides
- 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..."
- Organization of American StatesThe 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 InventoryDescription 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 ListingListing by Box number and PAU/OAS assigned document number of print materials received prior to the mid-1980s which are not included in NUSearch.
- "Other States" Government InformationStarter 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.