Logan (James Addison) papers, 1913-1924

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Summary

Title:
James Addison Logan papers
Dates:
1913-1924
Creators:
Paris Peace Conference (Date of meeting or treaty signing: 1919-1920) and Logan, James Addison, 1879-1930
Abstract:
Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports that reflect the prevalent international situation during and after World War I. They relate to the U.S. war effort, conditions of prisoners of war, the Paris Peace Conference, postwar reconstruction in Europe, and war reparations.
Extent:
17 manuscript boxes (6.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James Addison Logan Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The papers of James Addison Logan consist of correspondence, memoranda, and reports that reflect the prevalent international situation during and after World War I. They relate to the U.S. war effort, conditions of prisoners of war, the Paris Peace Conference, postwar reconstruction in Europe, and war reparations.

Correspondence constitutes the bulk of the materials. It is organized in two main groups, personal and secret. The secret letters deal with the more complex postwar issues. Many of the secret letters are incorporated in the bound volumes.

The papers were acquired in 1930.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1879 November 11
Born, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1901
Joined U.S. Army as captain
1911?
Student, Haverford College, Pennsylvania
1912
Graduated, Army War College
1914 September - 1917 June
Chief, U.S. military mission with French army
1919 December - 1923 July 1
Assistant U.S. unofficial delegate to Reparation Commission
1921
U.S. unofficial representative, London conference of prime ministers
1921 June - 1923 June
Adviser, American Relief Administration in connection with Russian relief
1922 July 15
Resigned from U.S. Army
1923 August 1 - 1925 May 31
U.S. unofficial delegate to the Reparation Commission
1925
Attended finance ministers' conference, Paris, France LL.D., Haverford College, Pennsylvania
1925 June
Associated with Dillon, Read & Company
1930 October 27
Died, Protestant Home, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1930
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Aparna Mukherjee
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-06-01 13:45:56.990042

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James Addison Logan 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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