Overview of the James Karr Taylor typescript : Memorandum concerning the power of the president of the United States, when the United States is at peace, to employ the Navy to convoy vessels bound to a belligerent

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Title: James Karr Taylor typescript : Memorandum concerning the power of the president of the United States, when the United States is at peace, to employ the Navy to convoy vessels bound to a belligerent

Date (inclusive): 1941

Collection Number: 90083

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 1 item (24 p.) (1 folder) (0.1 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Relates to the prospective shipment of war matériel from the United States to Great Britain under lend-lease legislation. Prepared at the request of Herbert Hoover. Includes copies of related correspondence with Herbert Hoover and former Attorney General William D. Mitchell. Photocopy.

Creator: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Creator: Taylor, James Karr, 1908-1987

Creator: Mitchell, William D. (William De Witt), 1874-1955

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 1990.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James Karr Taylor typescript : Memorandum concerning the power of the president of the United States, when the United States is at peace, to employ the Navy to convoy vessels bound to a belligerent, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of Originals

Original in possession of: Sarah Taylor Cutler.

Biographical/Historical Note

American lawyer.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to the prospective shipment of war matériel from the United States to Great Britain under lend-lease legislation. Prepared at the request of Herbert Hoover. Includes copies of related correspondence with Herbert Hoover and former Attorney General William D. Mitchell. Photocopy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- United States

Neutrality -- United States

Lend-lease operations (1941-1945)

War and emergency powers -- United States