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Present: Secretary, Dr. 27 Nov 56 Evac Council - 11 tmerican University at Cairo University Eaacuee Council Geneva - Switzerland Hollenbach, chairman, Conn, Mrs. McLain, Chavarria, Provinse, Ingram, visitor. 2:45 PM Minutes of Cairo Interim Council: Chairman announced receipt of Council meeting minutes from AUC, Cairo, and read excerpts from minutes, but no definite word about reopening of school or return of Genova staff. Dr. Proctor to he asked to remain in Geneva until last evacuees return to Cairo. Meinardus' wife and children had best remain in Germany until families can proceed to Cairo. Retuurn to Cairo: Mrs. McLain reported on a letter from President McLain suggesting Dr. Chavarria and Dr. Ingram return first, thereafter Dr. Hollenbach, Horton, Conn, then members of teaching staff, then remainder, with Provinse to remain in charge. Dean Hollenbach read two recent telegrams from President McLain, the latter of which suggests return of Hollenbach, Horton, Ingram, Chavarria, Mrs. McLain (See telegrams enc.) Dean Hollenbach reviewed the signi-ficance of the two cables against the background of recent Egyptian action expel-ling English, French, and Jews, and reported on his conversation by phone with Alan Horton (in London) last night and his talk with American Consulate General this morning. Decision to return must be left with individuals concerned, with-out pressure from Council in making the decision in view of recent governmental actions in Egypt, involving certain national groups expulsion. Death of Mr. Jewet,t TTrustee: It was agreed that Council and staff should cable sympathy and condolence to the family of AUC Trustee i'ir. Jewett, who died recently in U.S. Communication to Cairo: It was agreed that Council and staff in Geneva should send a letter of greetings and information to the AUC Council in Cairo. Relief Drive: The question of release of the AUC letter requesting relief aid, now ready for mailing, was discussed. In spite of governmental action in Egypt against British, French and Jewish populations in Cairo, it was agreed to proceed with the relief drive for civilian victims. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM. Next meeting at call of the Chairman. John H. Provinse Acting Secretar