Series - Chronological files

Identity area

Reference code

WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-13-07

Title

Chronological files

Date(s)

  • 1995 - 2000 (predominant 1995 - 1997) (Creation)

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Extent and medium

2.02 linear feet of textual records

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Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence on a variety of topics. Correspondence takes the form of faxes, letters, and memoranda.

External correspondents include: staff members and diplomats at the United Nations; representatives of energy and environment-related organizations; leaders in the financial sector; government officials from various countries; academic institutions; and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Series includes internal memos to President Wolfensohn. These are generally brief and relate to information sharing, mission and meeting briefing, planning and logistics, brief advisory submissions, and reports on Strong's activities. Other memos are to World Bank Group (WBG) senior management including managing directors and vice presidents. Topics are wide-ranging.

Faxes from Strong's office at the WBG to Strong's assistant are included. These generally include information for upcoming meetings and logistical information provided to Strong when he was away from Washington, DC

A small amount of correspondence relate to Strong's separate roles as chairman of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Earth Council.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Original order has been maintained. Records are generally organized by type (fax, letter, or memo) thereunder chronologically.

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Conditions governing access

Records are subject to the World Bank Access to Information Policy.

Conditions governing reproduction

Records are subject to the Copyright Policy of the World Bank Group.

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An inventory list is available here.

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Related units of description

  • See records in Office of the President - Records of President James D. Wolfensohn (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13), specifically Board of Executive Directors meeting and event briefing materials (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-07), Annual and Spring Meetings briefing materials (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-08), Meeting and event briefing materials (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-10), and Media coverage and engagement (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-12).

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Rules and/or conventions used

Internal World Bank Group Archives rules based on ISAD(G).

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Dates of creation revision deletion

10 April 2025

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