Old (Richard) collection on Leon Hubbard Ellis, 1895-1978

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Summary

Title:
Richard Old collection on Leon Hubbard Ellis
Dates:
1895-1978
Creators:
Old, Richard
Abstract:
The Richard Old collection (1895-1978) on Leon Hubbard Ellis consists of letters written by Leon Hubbard Ellis to family and friends while Ellis was in Costa Rica and China between 1929 and 1932. The letters are accompanied glass plate negatives related to Ellis's life and career.
Extent:
2 manuscript boxes (1.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Richard Old collection on Leon Hubbard Ellis, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of letters written by Leon Hubbard Ellis to family and friends while Ellis was in Costa Rica and China between 1929 and 1932. The letters are accompanied glass plate negatives related to Ellis's life and career. Leon Hubbard Ellis was an American diplomat and political scientist; secretary of legation in China, Guatemala, El Salvador, Switzerland, Hungary, and Costa Rica, 1922-1933.

Biographical / historical:

Leon Hubbard Ellis was a United States diplomat and political scientist; secretary of legation in China, Guatemala, El Salvador, Switzerland, Hungary, and Costa Rica, 1922-1933.

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 Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-02 17:38:55.380434

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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], Richard Old collection on Leon Hubbard Ellis, [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
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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