| Despite the fact
that she was born at the turn of the 20th century, Eloise ReQua would probably
share more in common with women of the nineties and even the 21st century.
A 1924 history and economics graduate of Bryn Mawr College, she also pursued
graduate studies in international trade and attended the Geneva School
of International Studies. A world traveler, Miss ReQua's keen knowledge
of foreign affairs was grounded in a singular farsighted philosophy: in
order to understand people it is essential to understand their history,
culture, geography, and economy.
To this end, she founded a unique international library that provided a holistic view of each country. The materials she began collecting are the heart of today's Library of International Relations. Miss ReQua's engaging ways and international friendships led to the LIR becoming an official depository library of documents of all major international organizations. In 1954, the LIR held its
first Consular Ball. The Ball provides the LIR with an elegant annual fundraiser
that pays tribute to the Chicago
Consular Corps.
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