Historical November 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The United Nations Association of Greater St. Louis has moved its executive offices and library to the B’nai Amoona building, 524 Trinity.
The new location will not only allow the organization roomier quarters, indicates Ann Judy, executive director.
She also hopes that the convenient new location, in the University City Loop area, will encourage Skinker-DeBaliviere neighbors and others to learn more about the United Nations Association of Greater St. Louis, and its many resources.
The organization’s library, open to members and the public, offers an extensive collection of books, reference works, and the periodicals about the United Nations, global education, international issues, and UN countries. Sixteen mm. films, filmstrips, commentary slideshows, records, tapes, and cassettes are also available on a wide variety of topics. Materials such as simulation games, which are group games involving world issues, pictures, posters, and flags are also available. Area teachers frequently enjoy using the UNA’s culture kits, featuring information about 37 nations or areas and five special international subjects, indicates Ms. Judy.
From a global perspective, the organization also offers information on special subjects like: musical instruments, nutrition, safe water, stamps, and space.
The organization’s move to its new location was aided by an area Boy Scout troop led by Skinker-DeBaliviere neighbor Dennis Mattli, says Ms. Judy.
The International Shop, used by the UNA as a tool for outreach, community education, and fund raising will remain at 7359 Forsyth (near Famous Barr-Clayton), says Mark Gamble, UNA administrative assistant.
The shop is well-stocked with unique items such as pop-up books for Children, calendars for children and adults, holiday cards, mugs, puzzles, and games. Tim Wright, International Shop manager and buyer, also indicates that the shop offers a wide variety of applique pillows, wall hangings, Hungarian porcelain, hand-made jewelry, hand-made sweaters, hand-made dolls, enameled brassware, and Christmas tree ornaments. “One of the special features about the International Shop is that many of the items are hand-made,” says Wright.
During the holiday shopping season, the International Shop will be open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., says Wright.
Some of the many continuing programs supported by the United Nations Association of Greater St. Louis include the Multilateral Issues Project, Speaker’s Bureau, and the International Education Consortium.
The organization also sponsors a number of special events throughout the year.
The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere welcomes the United Nations Association of Greater St. Louis to its new location.
For further information about the organization please call: 721-1961.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1986.
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