Owen Lattimore papers
Description
The papers of Owen Lattimore contain correspondence, legal documents, scholarly articles, editorials, news clippings, and photos, relating primarily to Senator Joseph McCarthy's accusation of Lattimore as the top Soviet agent in the U.S., charges of which he was cleared by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee investigation under Senator Millard Tidings in 1950. Half of the collection consists of official transcripts pertaining to U.S. vs. Owen Lattimore (1952-55). Correspondents include Alexander Kinnan Laing, Evelyn Nef, and Vilhjalmur Stefansson.
Dates
- 1930 - 1957
Creator
- Lattimore, Owen, 1900-1989 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Owen Lattimore (1900-1989), author and scholar. The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, scholarly articles, editorials, news clippings, and photos, relating primarily to Senator Joseph McCarthy's accusation of Lattimore as being the top Soviet agent in the U.S., charges of which he was cleared.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository