Jacques de Launay papers, 1914-1993

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Launay, Jacques de, Komorowski, Tadeusz, 1895-1966, Bauduin, Philippe, Bonnet, Georges, 1889-1973, François-Poncet, André, 1887-1978, and Moch, Jules, 1893-1985
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to various aspects of twentieth-century European history, and especially to Romania and Belgium during World War II; the Little Entente; the relationship between Adolf Hitler and Lord Rothermere, 1933-1939; the Walloon Legion during World War II; and education in Europe. Includes sound recordings of interviews by J. de Launay of Tadeusz Komorowski, Andre Francois-Poncet, Georges Bonnet, and Jules Moch.
Extent:
13 manuscript boxes, 4 phonotape reels, 2 phonorecords (5.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
Mainly in French
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Jacques de Launay Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Belgian historian

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1975.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

One folder in Box 3 may not be quoted without permission of J. de Launay.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Jacques de Launay Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563