Overview of the James S. Kemper papers

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Title: James S. Kemper papers
Date (inclusive): 1929-1974
Collection Number: 88030
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 3 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes (2.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Speeches, letters, certificates, clippings, and photographs, relating to Republican Party politics, the presidential election of 1944, and relations between the United States and Brazil.
Creator: Kemper, James S. (James Scott), 1886-1981
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1988.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James S. Kemper papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

American business executive; chairman, National Finance Committee, Republican Party, 1944-1946; treasurer, Republican National Committee, 1946-1949; ambassador to Brazil, 1953-1955.

Scope and Content of Collection

Speeches, letters, certificates, clippings, and photographs, relating to Republican Party politics, the presidential election of 1944, and relations between the United States and Brazil.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
Diplomats -- United States
Brazil -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Brazil
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1944
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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