Date
1-17-1969
Series
Organization of Arab Students, Portland State University
Length
59 minutes
Original Description
Speakers name listed as George Tomeh in recording notes.
Notes
Jurj Tu'mah (George J. Tomeh), an author and diplomat, served as Syrian Ambassador to the U.N. 1965-1972.
In this presentation sponsored by the Organization of Arab Students at Portland State University, Ambassador Tu'mah discusses the history of Arab-Israeli relations in the Middle East, the establishment of the state of Israel, and the origins of conflict between Palestine and Israel. He is introduced by Professor Frederick Schuman.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
United Nations, Middle East -- Diplomatic history
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, dual track
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11272
Recommended Citation
Tu'mah, Jurj, ""An Address to Faculty and Students on the United Nations and the Middle East"" (1969). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 66.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11272
Description
Transcript added July 20, 2021.
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