Ernest Wilson Riggs papers, 1919-1943

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Summary

Creators:
Riggs, Ernest Wilson, 1881-1952
Abstract:
Memoirs and correspondence, relating to Turkish atrocities against Armenians in 1915; the expulsion of Americans from Turkey, 1920-1921; Turkish-American relations; and conditions in Greece during World War II.
Extent:
1 manuscript box (0.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Ernest Wilson Riggs papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Memoirs and correspondence, relating to Turkish atrocities against Armenians in 1915; the expulsion of Americans from Turkey, 1920-1921; Turkish-American relations; and conditions in Greece during World War II.

Biographical / historical:

President, Euphrates College, Harput, Turkey, 1910-1921; Child Welfare Director, Near East Relief, 1920-1921.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Ernest Wilson Riggs 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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