Overview of the Norman Burns papers
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
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Title: Norman Burns papers
Date (inclusive): 1930-1983
Collection Number: 83019
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes
(0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoir, speeches and writings, memoranda, and reports, relating to security investigations in the State Department, American
development assistance in the Middle East and Africa, and the American University of Beirut. Includes term papers by students
at the university, relating to the economic geography of the Middle East.
Creator:
Burns, Norman, 1905-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1983.
[Identification of item], Norman Burns papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
American economist, educator, and foreign service officer; director, United States Foreign Service Institute, 1951-1953; president,
American University of Beirut, 1961-1965.
Scope and Content of Collection
Memoir, speeches and writings, memoranda, and reports, relating to security investigations in the State Department, American
development assistance in the Middle East and Africa, and the American University of Beirut. Includes term papers by students
at the university, relating to the economic geography of the Middle East.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Economic assistance, American
Diplomatic and consular service, American
Internal security -- United States
Developing countries
Educational assistance, American
Middle East -- Economic conditions -- 20th century
United States. Department of State
Foreign Service Institute (U.S.)
American University of Beirut
box 1
Material not yet described
box 2
Material not yet described