Overview of the Everett F. Drumright Letters

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Title: Everett F. Drumright letters
Date (inclusive): 1950-1951
Collection Number: 72019
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Relates to early events of the Korean War. Addressed to John M. Allison, assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs, and General William L. Roberts. The letters to J. M. Allison were written in lieu of official Embassy dispatches because of the dispersal of the American Embassy in Korea.
Creator: Drumright, Everett F.
Creator: Allison, John M.
Creator: Roberts, William L.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1972.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Everett F. Drumright letters, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

American diplomat; counselor of mission to Korea, 1948-1950.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to early events of the Korean War. Addressed to John M. Allison, assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs, and General William L. Roberts. The letters to J. M. Allison were written in lieu of official Embassy dispatches because of the dispersal of the American Embassy in Korea.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Korean War, 1950-1953
United States. Department of State

folder 1

Unclassified records and declassified records released before 1975 1950-1951

Scope and Contents note

Letters sent by Drumright from the American embassy, Taegu and Pusan offices, and APO 8
 

Declassified records 1950

folder 1

2011 July release of records 1950

Scope and Contents note

Letters sent by Drumright from the American embassy, Taegu office, and APO 301