Overview of the Loy W. Henderson memoirs
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Title: Loy W. Henderson memoirs
Date (inclusive): undated
Collection Number: 77063
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 item (4 manuscript boxes)
(1.6 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
Henderson, Loy W. (Loy Wesley), 1892-1986
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1977.
[Identification of item], Loy W. Henderson memoirs, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
World War, 1939-1945 -- Soviet Union
United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Civilian relief
Diplomats -- United States
International relief
Ireland -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Ireland
Baltic States -- History
Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- Germany
United States. Department of State
American National Red Cross
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