Overview of the William Grant Ireson papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: William Grant Ireson papers

Date (inclusive): 1961-1981

Collection Number: 86019

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 21 manuscript boxes (8.4 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Correspondence, reports, financial records, and printed matter, relating to the establishment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science for the training of scientists and technologists in South Korea, and to assistance provided by the United States Agency for International Development and Stanford University in the creation and continued support of the institute.

Creator: Ireson, William Grant, 1915-1989

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1986.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], William Grant Ireson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

American educator; deputy director and director, United States Coordinating Office, Korea Advanced Institute of Science, 1971-1981.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, reports, financial records, and printed matter, relating to the establishment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science for the training of scientists and technologists in South Korea, and to assistance provided by the United States Agency for International Development and Stanford University in the creation and continued support of the institute.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Education -- Korea (South)

Educational assistance, American -- Korea (South)

Science -- Korea (South)

Technology -- Korea (South)

Stanford University

United States. Agency for International Development

Hanʼguk Kwahagwŏn