Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton papers, 1916-1957

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Summary

Creators:
Hamilton, Maxwell McGaughey, 1896-1957
Abstract:
Reports, memoranda, correspondence, lectures, press releases, and printed matter, relating to American foreign policy toward China, Japan, and other government officials concerning economic and political conditions in Japan and Manchuria, 1933-1934.
Extent:
4 manuscript boxes (1.7 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1896, December 20
Born, Tahlequah, Oklahoma
1918
Litt. B., Princeton University
1920-1924
Student interpreter in U.S. Legation in China
1924-1927
U.S. Consular Service in China
1927-1931
Assigned to Division of Far Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State
1931-1937
Assistant Chief, Division of Far Eastern Affairs
1937-1943
Chief, Division of Far Eastern Affairs
1943-1944
Minister Counselor in U.S. Embassy in U.S.S.R.
1944
Special Assistant to Secretary of State
1945-1947
U.S. Minister to Finland
1949
Appointed chairman, Far Eastern Commission
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton 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:
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