Howard Rex Cottam papers, 1935-1980

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Summary

Creators:
Cottam, Howard Rex, 1910-1984
Abstract:
Speeches and writings, correspondence, memoranda, clippings, and photographs, relating to agriculture in the United States; American trade and foreign relations with Brazil and Kuwait; and food aid, agricultural development, and foreign investment in developing countries.
Extent:
18 manuscript boxes, 2 envelopes (7.5 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Howard Rex Cottam papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1910, July 27
Born, St. George, Utah
1932
A.B., Brigham Young University
1934, Aug. 30
Married Katherine Stokes
1938
Ph.B., University of Wisconsin
1941
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
1942-44
Agricultural economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, War Food Administration, New York City
1944-46
Agricultural economist, U.S. Embassy, Paris
1946-47
Agricultural attache, U.S. Embassy, Rome
1947-50
First Secretary and Consul, U.S. Embassy, Rome
1950-52
Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Rome
1952-53
National War College
1953-55
Counselor, U.S. Embassy, The Hague
Deputy director, U.S. Operation Mission, The Netherlands
1956-60
Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Rio de Janiero
Director, U.S. Operation Mission, Brazil
1960-63
Deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
1963-69
U.S. Ambassador, Kuwait
1969-74
North American Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1984.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Howard Rex Cottam 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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