William La Varre papers, 1922-1978

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Summary

Creators:
La Varre, William, 1898-1991
Abstract:
Memoirs, letters, memoranda, clippings, periodical issues, lists, notes, and financial records, relating to political development in Latin America, especially in the 1930's; United States relations with Latin America, 1933- 1945; the American Mercury; international communist subversion; and international affairs.
Extent:
16 manuscript boxes (5.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William La Varre Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1898, August 4
Born, Richmond, Virginia.
1914-1920
Educated, Townsend Harris Hall, New York, Columbia University Extension, Harvard College (special student).
1919
Author, Up the Mazaruni.
1920-1927
Explorer, South America.
1928-1930
President, Piedmont Press Association.
1933-1938
Foreign correspondent, South America.
1934
Author, Johnny Round the World.
1935
Author, Gold, Diamonds, and Orchids.
1939
Author, Southward, Ho!
1941
Author, "The 114 Markets of South America."
1941-1943
Chief, American Republics Units, U.S. State Department.
1944
Director, Foreign Service Council.
1950
Consultant, Economic Cooperation Administration.
1957-1958
Editor-in-Chief, American Mercury Magazine.
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1977.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William La Varre 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:
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