The Unitarian and Universalist Service Committees

Collections

• Audiovisual Records of: Unitarian Service Committee, Universalist Service Committee, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
• Unitarian Service Committee Records
• Universalist Service Committee Records
• Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Records

History

The Unitarian Service Committee was established in 1940 as a standing committee of the AUA to be a "committee to investigate opportunities both in America and abroad . . . for humanitarian service." In the same year, the Universalist Board of Trustees appointed an emergency War Relief Committee to organize support for its Universalist War Relief Fund. Out of this effort came the Universalist Service Committee, which was officially formed in 1945. In 1963, the Unitarian and Universalist Service Committees merged to form the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. The UU Service Committee is now an associate member of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Using the Collections

All collections are stored off-site and must be requested at least two business days in advance (see How to Use the Collections). Every collection is identified with a bMS number. In most of the finding aids, the bMS number is followed by a slash and a box number. Please note the bMS number and box number of the collection you are interested in, and contact the archives (617.496.5153 or 617.384.7904) to inquire about the collection or to make an appointment.