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NAME 
BELGIAN REFUGEES’ COMMITTEE
  
IDENTITY STATEMENT  
Reference code: IE UCDA P105
Title:Minute Book of the Belgian Refugees’ Committee
Dates: 1914–15
Level of description: Item
Extent: 136pp
  
CONTENT AND STRUCTURE 
Scope and Content 

Minute Book of the Belgian Refugees' Committee recording proceedings of meetings held at least weekly. Regular matters for consideration include arrangements for the reception and allocation of refugees; liaison with the Local Government Board for assistance in obtaining accommodation and defraying expenses; communication with local refugee committee; the circumstances of individual refugees; the general financial situation including fundraising; the payment of maintenance grants; the payment of regular accounts for accommodation, clothing, travel and food. More occasional considerations include the possibility of securing employment for refugees; specific problems encountered by refugee families; and sending undesirable refugees out of the country.

  
CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE
Access:Available by appointment to holders of a UCDA reader's ticket.
Language:English

 


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