J. Rives Childs memoirs, undated

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Creators:: Childs, J. Rives (James Rives), 1893-1987
Abstract:: Relates to relief work and social conditions in Russia, American foreign relations with Balkan and Near Eastern countries, diplomacy regarding Morocco in World War II, and the role of Iran in world politics, especially in relation to Russia.
Extent:: 1 item (1 manuscript box) (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], J. Rives Childs memoirs, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Relates to relief work and social conditions in Russia, American foreign relations with Balkan and Near Eastern countries, diplomacy regarding Morocco in World War II, and the role of Iran in world politics, especially in relation to Russia.
Biographical / historical:: American diplomat; American Relief Administration worker in Russia, 1921-1923; chargé d'affaires in Morocco, 1941-1945; ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1946-1950; ambassador to Ethiopia, 1951-1953.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history
International relief
World War, 1939-1945 -- Morocco
Diplomats -- United States
Names:: United States. Department of State
American Relief Administration
Places:: Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Civilian relief
Middle East -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Middle East
Soviet Union -- Social conditions
Balkan Peninsula -- Foreign relations -- United States
Iran -- Foreign relations
United States -- Foreign relations -- Balkan Peninsula

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], J. Rives Childs memoirs, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

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