Mann (Jim) papers, 1969-2022

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Title:
Jim Mann papers
Dates:
1969-2022
Creators:
Mann, Jim, 1946-
Abstract:
Writings, notes, correspondence, interview recordings and transcripts, photocopies of government documents, internet printouts, and other printed matter, relating to American foreign relations with China, foreign policy during the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan, and foreign and military policy during the presidential administration of George W. Bush. Used as research material for the books by J. Mann, About Face: A History of America's Curious Relationship with China, from Nixon to Clinton (New York, 1999), Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet (New York, 2004), and The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan: A History of the End of the Cold War (New York, 2009).
Extent:
72 manuscript boxes, 2 card file boxes, 1 microfilm box, 26 sound cassettes, digital media (33.7 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The Jim Mann papers include writings, notes, correspondence, interview recordings and transcripts, photocopies of government documents, internet printouts, and other printed matter related to American foreign relations with China, foreign policy during the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan, and foreign and military policy during the presidential administration of George W. Bush.

The majority of the collection consists of research material for the books About Face: A History of America's Curious Relationship with China, from Nixon to Clinton (New York, 1999), Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet (New York, 2004), and The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan: A History of the End of the Cold War (New York, 2009).

As research for his books, Mann interviewed numerous government officials and political luminaries. His interview notes and transcripts can be found in the Interview File.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1978-2001
Journalist, Los Angeles Times
1989
Author, Beijing Jeep: The Short, Unhappy Romance of American Business in China
1999
Author, About Face: A History of America's Curious Relationship with China from Nixon to Clinton
2004
Author, Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet
2007
Author, The China Fantasy: How Our Leaders Explain Away Chinese Repression
2009
Author, The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan: A History of the End of the Cold War
2012
Author, The Obamians: The Struggle Inside the White House to Redefine American Power
2015
Author, George W. Bush
1946
Born, Albany, New York
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2010.
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 Beth Goder, Sarah Ainsworth
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-28 17:12:46.515085

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 61-64 and Box 68 closed until 2030 July 1. Boxes 65-67 closed until 2033. Items in boxes MC29, HD21, and MC32 are closed until 2030 July 1 and 2040 June 1. Box FH10 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], Jim Mann 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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