Iran/Iraq war drags on with thousands of casualties and few gains for either side. Iran closes Tass, the official Soviet news agency. Destruction of Iranian ships and oil rigs in the Gulf causes major oil spill., January 3-March 31, 1983
Scope and Contents
Material relating to press releases covering the Iranian Revolution. Also includes new laws enacted by the new Iranian government that would concern contracts, business dealings, and the overall environment during the Iranian Revolution. The press releases include reporting from multiple news outlets, limited Iranian press coverage and translated law documents.
Dates
- Creation: January 3-March 31, 1983
Creator
- From the Collection: Westberg, John (Family)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository