Guide to the Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers 1916-1946
Cage 72

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Title
Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers
ID
Cage 72
Date [inclusive]
1916-1946
Extent
.5 linear feet of shelf space, 1 box
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of: photocopies of correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, newspaper articles and other publications about rising German power in Europe, U.S. responsibilities overseas, the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, the United Nations War Crimes Commission, and the persecution of minorities. Correspondents include Franklin D. Roosevelt, and other government officials, diplomats and editors.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Herbert Claiborne Pell Papers, 1916-1946

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Biography/History

Herbert Claiborne Pell (1884-1961) was a Representative from New York from 1919-1921, U.S. Minister to Portugal from 1937-1941, U.S. Minister to Hungary from 1941-1942, and served as the United States representative on the United Nations War Crimes Commission from 1943-1945.

[source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of: photocopies of correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, newspaper articles and other publications about rising German power in Europe, U.S. responsibilities overseas, the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, the United Nations War Crimes Commission, and the persecution of minorities. Correspondents include Franklin D. Roosevelt, and other government officials, diplomats and editors.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Michael S. Blayney in 1972.

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • United States -- Foreign relations -- 1935-1946 -- Correspondence
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 1935-1946 -- Correspondence

Subject(s)

  • Politics and Politicians
  • International Relations

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