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William J. Donovan Memorial Foundation records
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  • Title: William J. Donovan Memorial Foundation records
    Date (bulk): 1980-2002
    Collection Number: 2002C69
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 51 manuscript boxes, memorabilia (21.3 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Minutes, meeting materials, correspondence, financial records, printed matter, and memorabilia relating to efforts to promote the legacy of the United States Office of Strategic Services.
    Creator: William J. Donovan Memorial Foundation
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    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.

    Use

    For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2002.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], William J. Donovan Memorial Foundation records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Historical Note

    The William J. Donovan Foundation, a private American nonprofit organization, was created in the early 1980s with the goal of promoting the life and legacy of Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the American intelligence agency active during World War II. The Foundation's membership and Board of Directors met annually.
    The Foundation awarded a William J. Donovan Medal to notable persons who were seen to embody the values of Donovan. It also sought to establish a fellowship in Donovan's name that would be given to students in foreign affairs. The Foundation ceased operations in the late 1990s.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    The William J. Donovan Memorial Foundation records contain minutes of meetings, reports, and financial records that detail the work of the organization. The mainstay of the group was Geoffrey Jones, whose extensive correspondence with members and others is a major part of the records.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Secret service -- United States
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service
    United States. Office of Strategic Services
    Donovan, William J. (William Joseph), 1883-1959