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Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers, 1916-1946

Overview of the Collection

Title
Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers
Dates
1916-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
.5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 72 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of: photocopies of correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, newspaper articles and other publications about rising German power in Europe, U.S. responsibilities overseas, the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, the United Nations War Crimes Commission, and the persecution of minorities. Correspondents include Franklin D. Roosevelt, and other government officials, diplomats and editors.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English, French
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Biographical Note

Herbert Claiborne Pell (1884-1961) was a Representative from New York from 1919-1921, U.S. Minister to Portugal from 1937-1941, U.S. Minister to Hungary from 1941-1942, and served as the United States representative on the United Nations War Crimes Commission from 1943-1945.

[source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]

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Content Description

This collection consists of: photocopies of correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, newspaper articles and other publications about rising German power in Europe, U.S. responsibilities overseas, the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, the United Nations War Crimes Commission, and the persecution of minorities. Correspondents include Franklin D. Roosevelt, and other government officials, diplomats and editors.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers, 1916-1946

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Michael S. Blayney in 1972.

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Corporate Names

  • United States -- Foreign relations -- 1935-1946 -- Correspondence
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 1935-1946 -- Correspondence
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