Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Henderson, Loy W. (Loy Wesley), 1892-1986
- Abstract:
- Relates primarily to Soviet-American relations in the interwar period, and also to American Red Cross relief work in Russia, the Baltic States and Germany, 1919-1921, and to American-Irish relations. Published as A Question of Trust: The Origins of U.S.-Soviet Diplomatic Relations (Stanford, 1986). Includes transcripts of interviews and supplementary biographical material used in preparation of the book. Photocopy.
- Extent:
- 1 item (4 manuscript boxes) (1.6 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Loy W. Henderson memoirs, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Relates primarily to Soviet-American relations in the interwar period, and also to American Red Cross relief work in Russia, the Baltic States and Germany, 1919-1921, and to American-Irish relations. Published as A Question of Trust: The Origins of U.S.-Soviet Diplomatic Relations (Stanford, 1986). Includes transcripts of interviews and supplementary biographical material used in preparation of the book. Photocopy.
- Biographical / historical:
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American diplomat; secretary of legation, Baltic States, 1927-1930; secretary of embassy, Soviet Union, 1934-1938; assistant chief, Division of Eastern European Affairs, United States Department of State, 1938-1942.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1977.
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
World War, 1939-1945 -- Soviet Union
International relief
Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- Germany
Diplomats -- United States - Names:
- United States. Department of State
American National Red Cross - Places:
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Civilian relief
Ireland -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Ireland
Baltic States -- History
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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:
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Loy W. Henderson memoirs, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563