Kearns (Henry) papers, 1942-1979

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Summary

Title:
Henry Kearns papers
Dates:
1942-1979
Creators:
Kearns, Henry, 1911-1985
Abstract:
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, office files, and printed matter, relating to international trade and finance policy, and operations of the Export-Import Bank during the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon.
Extent:
42 manuscript boxes, 15 oversize boxes, 5 card file boxes, memorabilia (39.7 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Henry Kearns papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, office files, and printed matter, relating to international trade and finance policy, and operations of the Export-Import Bank during the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon.

Biographical / historical:

Henry Kearns (1911-1985) was an American international finance and business consultant and statesman. He was active in Republican politics on both state and national levels, serving as assistant secretary of commerce for international affairs from 1957 to 1961 and as president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States from 1969 to 1973.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1978.
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 Henry Kearns and Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-23 09:42:01.003775

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 54-62 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], Henry Kearns 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
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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