Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Access Points
Scope and Content of Collection
Biographical Note
Descriptive Summary
Title: Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck papers
Date (inclusive): 1900-1966.
Collection Number: 67008
Creator:
Hornbeck, Stanley Kuhl, 1883-1966.
Collection Size:
561 manuscript boxes, 17 card file boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 41 envelopes, 1 oversize folder, 5 phonotape reels, 3 phonorecords,
7 linear feet, memorabilia
(253 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, reports, studies, dispatches and instructions, printed matter, memorabilia, photographs, and sound
recordings, relating to American foreign relations in China, Japan, and other areas of East Asia, political conditions in
China and Japan, and Dutch-American relations.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection is open for research.
The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to
copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see
or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.
Publication Rights
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution
Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1967.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Access Points
United States. Dept. of State.
China.
China--Foreign relations--United States.
China--Politics and government--20th century.
East Asia.
East Asia--Foreign relations--United States.
Japan.
Japan--Foreign relations--United States.
Japan--Politics and government--1912-1945.
Netherlands.
Netherlands--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Foreign relations.
United States--Foreign relations--China.
United States--Foreign relations--East Asia.
United States--Foreign relations--Japan.
United States--Foreign relations--Netherlands.
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964.
Phonorecords.
Phonotapes.
Diplomats--United States.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, writings, reports, studies, dispatches and instructions, printed matter, memorabilia, photographs, and sound
recordings, relating to American foreign relations in China, Japan, and other areas of East Asia, political conditions in
China and Japan, and Dutch-American relations.
Biographical Note
| 1883, May 4 |
Born, Franklin, Massachusetts |
| 1903 |
A.B., University of Denver |
| 1904-1907 |
Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University |
| 1907 |
B.A., Oxford University |
| 1907-1909 |
Fellow and Instructor, political science, University of Wisconsin |
| 1909-1913 |
Instructor in Chinese Government Colleges |
| 1911 |
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin |
| 1914-1917 |
Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, political science, University of Wisconsin |
| 1921-1924 |
Technical Expert, Office of Economic Advisor, U.S. Department of State |
| 1928-1937 |
Chief, Division of Far Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State |
| 1937-1944 |
Adviser on Political Relations, U.S. Department of State |
| 1944 |
Director, Office of Far Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State |
| 1944 |
Special Assistant to Secretary of State |
| 1944 |
Member, American Delegation to Dumbarton Oaks Conference |
| 1944-1947 |
Ambassador to the Netherlands |