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Collection Donor:
Arias, Roger  Search this
Collection Creator:
United States. Dept. of State  Search this
Arias, Clotilde, 1901-1959  Search this
Thompson, J. Walter (advertising agency).  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1939-1945
Scope and Contents:
This series reflects Arias's experiences with writing and promoting her song "Himno de las Américas" or "Hymn of the Americas" which was originally composed for the 1939 World's Fair. Materials include correspondence relating to the adoption of the piece as the official hymn or song of various organizations including La Union de Mujeres Americanas/United American Women. Also included are newspaper clippings and drafts of manuscripts.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Clotilde Arias Papers, 1919-1957, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.1164, Series 4
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Clotilde Arias Papers
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8dffad9ef-6ea6-435b-a639-ccc0404e1733
EDAN-URL:
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