Call Number:

CDG-A.American Society of International Law

Repository:

Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Extent:

0.13 linear ft. (1.5 linear in.)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of item] in the American Society of International Law Collected Records (CDG-A), Swarthmore College Peace Collection.

Date:

1906-1929 (inclusive) and 1906-1914 (bulk)

Creator:

American Society of International Law

Abstract:

Organization of the American Society of International Law first was suggested at the 11th annual Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration in 1906. The first annual meeting was held in Washington in April 1907.

"The object of the Society is to foster the study of international law and promote the establishment of international relations on the basis of law and justice. It has pursued this course by the holding of its annual meetings and the publication of a quarterly magazine."

In 1934, the memberhsip was more than 1,200 and included teachers and practitioners of itnernational law, students, and government officials.

Based in Washington, DC.