McVickar (John A.) papers, 1956-2010

Collection context

Summary

Title:
John A. McVickar papers
Dates:
1956-2010
Creators:
McVickar, John A.
Abstract:
John A. McVickar was a United States Foreign Service officer, who served in India, Hong Kong, Russia, and Bolivia. Collection contains writings, correspondence, and printed matter. Includes an unpublished typescript memoir of McVickar's posting in Moscow from 1959-1961, titled "View from an Orbit."
Extent:
3 manuscript boxes (1.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John A. McVickar papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains writings, correspondence, and printed matter. Includes an unpublished typescript memoir of McVickar's posting in Moscow from 1959-1961, titled "View from an Orbit."

Biographical / historical:

John A. McVickar was a United States Foreign Service officer, who served in India, Hong Kong, Russia, and Bolivia. McVickar was born in New York, NY on May 22, 1924. He attended Georgetown University, graduating in 1948, and went on to serve in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1949-1968. After leaving the Foreign Service, McVickar earned his law degree in 1971 at the University of Virginia. He practiced law in Hawaii, California, and Vermont. McVickar died in 2011 in Richmond, VA.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2019.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Lemieux
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-28 17:14:24.253389

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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John A. McVickar 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