Nason (John W.) papers, 1921-2001

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Summary

Title:
John W. Nason papers
Dates:
1921-2001
Creators:
Nason, John W.
Abstract:
Correspondence, minutes, memoranda, newsletters, leaflets, and financial statements, relating to the work of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council in placing Japanese American students in colleges and universities in the United States during World War II, and to other aspects of education in the United States.
Extent:
51 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope (21.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John W. Nason Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, minutes, memoranda, newsletters, leaflets, and financial statements, relating to the work of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council in placing Japanese American students in colleges and universities in the United States during World War II, and to other aspects of education in the United States.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1905, Feb. 9
Born, St. Paul, Minnesota
1931-1940
Instructor and Assistant Professor, Swarthmore College
1938-1939
Chairman, Department of Philosophy, Swarthmore College
1940-1953
President, Swarthmore College
1942-1945
Chairman, National Japanese-American Student Relocation Council
1942-1945
President, UN Council of Philadelphia
1943-1949
President, National Council on Religion in Higher Education
1945-1978
Trustee, Edward W. Hazen Foundation
1949-1953
President, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
1953-1962
President, Foreign Policy Association
1962-1970
President, Carleton College
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1983.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Rebecca J. Mead
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-08-30 16:47:00.911568

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John W. Nason Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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