{"value"=>"<p>The Congress met annually from 1948-1951, biennially thereafter. In later years, the Congress was organized around a theme.</p> <p>Each Congress file contains a report, a schedule of events, a work program, a list of delegates, and news about membership, finances, publications, and other administrative issues. Many reports are recorded in both French and English. Additionally, any or all of the following may be included: papers presented to the Congress on a variety of theatrical topics, reports from the Secretary General, reports and notes from the Director of the U.S. Center, statements from other National Centers, and reports from one or more of the Standing Committees. Also, invitations and programs for scheduled performances and events. Many of the posters designed for the Congresses may be found in Series XI Oversized Material.</p> <p>The Secretary General's report was originally filed with the Executive Council documents (Series II). From 1981 on it was filed with the World Congress material.</p>"}