The papers of Bertha von Suttner include a comprehensive series of correspondence covering the years 1870-1914. They also include her diaries for 1897-1914 as well as her literary manuscripts and newspaper articles on events relating to political and peace movements of that time.
Bertha von SuttnerThis sub-series contains mainly United Nations Office in Geneva's external activities such as the UN Radio Station; history and development of the Secretariat of the League of Nations; flags and emblem; correspondence with other institutes, UN headquarters, local government, other UN agencies; international school; UN Days; Human Rights Day, Livre d'Or; Nansen Medal Award and other awards; directories, UN missions; monuments; technical assistance; local manifestations, etc.
Storage of League of Nations official furniture; building and estates; construction of office building financed by the government of Geneva; Ariana Estates (park and garden); protection against fire; ILO building; Service fédéral des eaux; "Centre International" Varembé; Rigo Estate; Registre foncier (real estate register); construction of "Maison des Congrès"; villa "Le Chêne", "Les Fougères", "Horngacher", "les Ormeaux", Maison Lullin; renting of offices outside the Palais des Nations; renting of offices for HCR in Grand-Saconnex; Vermont Hotel; Palais Wilson; renting of offices in rue de Lausanne; FIPOI; JIU report on office accommodation in Geneva.
Mr. Trygve Lie's visit to Geneva; the United Nations flag; public information policy; Special Committee on Problem of Hungary and relief film; International Year to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination.
General correspondence; correspondence with Bureau of the Comptroller, New York, with the International Court of Justice; queries dealing with individual cases; reimbursement of funds to and from the League of Nations; financial services for temporary London Office; salary administration; cost of translation; US dollars and other currencies; cash loan to staff for purchase of household effects; reimbursement for services rendered by the European Office to conferences and specialized agencies; Finance Division of the European Office; certifying officers; rental of space in the Palais by Lloyds Bank; turnover tax refund (ICHA); transfer of funds and exchange rates; establishment of endowment funds, trust funds and grants (extra-budgetary resources); financial arrangements for the Assembly Hall and Room XVI; maintenance and improvements to the Palais des Nations and extension of the Palais; devaluation of French Franc and French fiscal charges; fund raising activities; Special Fund for International Assistance to Non-Settled Refugees; sale of book "Ride with the Sun"; UN Congo Mission and Famine Relief Fund; "Fond de Solidarité" Staff Welfare Fund; cheques; glossary of budgetary and financial terms; investments, paper revolving fund; assessment of UN Member States contributions; value added tax (VAT/TVA).