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Title: Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton papers,
Date (inclusive): 1916-1957
Collection number: XX079
Creator:
Hamilton, Maxwell McGaughey, 1896-1957
Collection Size: 4 manuscript boxes (1.7 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Reports, memoranda, correspondence, lectures, press releases, and printed matter,
relating to American foreign policy toward China, Japan, and other government officials
concerning economic and political conditions in Japan and Manchuria, 1933-1934.
Language:
English.
Collection open for research.
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[Identification of item], Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton papers, [Box no.], Hoover
Institution Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives.
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
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of boxes listed in this finding aid.
United States. Dept. of State.
China.
China--Economic conditions--1912-1949.
China--Foreign relations--United States.
China--Politics and government--1912-1949.
Finland.
Finland--Foreign relations--United States.
Japan.
Japan--Economic conditions--1918-1945.
Japan--Foreign relations--United States.
Japan--Politics and government--1912-1945.
Manchuria--Economic conditions.
Manchuria--Politics and government.
Soviet Union.
Russia (Federation)
Soviet Union--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Foreign relations.
United States--Foreign relations--China.
United States--Foreign relations--Finland.
United States--Foreign relations--Japan.
United States--Foreign relations--Soviet Union.
Diplomats--United States.
| 1896, December 20 | Born, Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 1918 | Litt. B., Princeton University |
| 1920-1924 | Student interpreter in U.S. Legation in China |
| 1924-1927 | U.S. Consular Service in China |
| 1927-1931 | Assigned to Division of Far Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State |
| 1931-1937 | Assistant Chief, Division of Far Eastern Affairs |
| 1937-1943 | Chief, Division of Far Eastern Affairs |
| 1943-1944 | Minister Counselor in U.S. Embassy in U.S.S.R. |
| 1944 | Special Assistant to Secretary of State |
| 1945-1947 | U.S. Minister to Finland |
| 1949 | Appointed chairman, Far Eastern Commission |