Overview of the H. St. J. B. Philby letters to Elisabeth Riefstahl

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Title: H. St. J. B. Philby letters to Elisabeth Riefstahl
Date (inclusive): 1933-1960
Collection Number: 71063
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Relates to world politics, the Middle Eastern political situation, and Saudi Arabia. Includes an essay, entitled Israel and the Arabs (1956), relating to the Palestinian question.
Creator: Philby, H. St. J. B. (Harry St. John Bridger), 1885-1960
Creator: Riefstahl, Elisabeth
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1971.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], H. St. J. B. Philby letters to Elisabeth Riefstahl, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

British explorer; writer on Saudi Arabia; adviser to King Ibn Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to world politics, the Middle Eastern political situation, and Saudi Arabia. Includes an essay, entitled Israel and the Arabs (1956), relating to the Palestinian question.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Middle East -- Politics and government
World politics
Saudi Arabia -- Politics and government
Arab-Israeli conflict -- 1948-1967