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Abstract The United States National Student Association (NSA), a confederation of American college and university student governments, was founded in 1947 at a conference at the University of Wisconsin. The NSA established its first headquarters in Madison, not far from the U. of Wisconsin campus. NSA was led by officers elected at its annual National Student Congress.  This collection follows the progression and programs of the National Student Association (NSA) and includes correspondence and notes...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Materials consist of background information on various student and youth organizations such as: the 1947 Campaign and Operation Committees, student activities, student Bill of Rights, and the Purchase Card System. The Purchase Card System was started to give student members of the NSA a card that would enable them to buy commercial items from company holders of the Purchase Card. The series also contains several pamphlets, programs, and documents relating to the organization.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Materials consist of background information on various student and youth organizations such as: the 1947 Campaign and Operation Committees, student activities, student Bill of Rights, and the Purchase Card System. The Purchase Card System was started to give student members of the NSA a card that would enable them to buy commercial items from company holders of the Purchase Card. The series also contains several pamphlets, programs, and documents relating to the organization.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials pertain to the 1946-1947 Constitutional Convention as well as the first United States National Student Association Congress in 1948 and the second USNSA Congress in 1949. Included are a USNSA constitution, reports on educational opportunity discussed at the conventions, convention agendas, a convention ribbon, and workshop information. Materials are arranged alphabetically in the form of questionnaires, surveys, pamphlets, booklets, correspondence, applications, and...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Materials consist of meeting information, reports, and various forms. Meeting information includes meeting schedules, mailing lists, newsletters, and notes made by Bill Welsh. Reports such as financial statements, the NSA budget and council meeting minutes are included. There are also copies of the evaluation forms among the material. Materials are arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials pertain to the 1946-1947 Constitutional Convention as well as the first United States National Student Association Congress in 1948 and the second USNSA Congress in 1949. Included are a USNSA constitution, reports on educational opportunity discussed at the conventions, convention agendas, a convention ribbon, and workshop information. Materials are arranged alphabetically in the form of questionnaires, surveys, pamphlets, booklets, correspondence, applications, and...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials pertain to the 1946-1947 Constitutional Convention as well as the first United States National Student Association Congress in 1948 and the second USNSA Congress in 1949. Included are a USNSA constitution, reports on educational opportunity discussed at the conventions, convention agendas, a convention ribbon, and workshop information. Materials are arranged alphabetically in the form of questionnaires, surveys, pamphlets, booklets, correspondence, applications, and...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials pertain to the 1946-1947 Constitutional Convention as well as the first United States National Student Association Congress in 1948 and the second USNSA Congress in 1949. Included are a USNSA constitution, reports on educational opportunity discussed at the conventions, convention agendas, a convention ribbon, and workshop information. Materials are arranged alphabetically in the form of questionnaires, surveys, pamphlets, booklets, correspondence, applications, and...