Byrnes, Robert Francis
Robert F. Byrnes was a Professor of History at Indiana University from 1956 to 1988 and served as director of the Russian and East European Institute at IU from 1959-1962 and 1971-1975. Byrnes specialized in the study of Russian conservative thought, Russian historical writing, anti-Semitism in France and Europe, the Soviet role in world affairs after World War II, American policy toward Eastern Europe, and Soviet American relations. In addition Byrnes made significant contributions to the development of Slavic studies programs in the United States and the opening of academic exchanges with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
From the description of Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 637713661
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| referencedIn | Glenn, Elizabeth Ann,. Oral history interviews of the History Department Centennial Oral History Project, 1994. | Indiana University | |
| creatorOf | Epstein, Fritz T. (Fritz Theodor), 1898-1979. Papers, 1944-1970. | Indiana University | |
| referencedIn | International Research and Exchanges Board. International Research and Exchanges Board records, 1959-1982, bulk 1960-1969. | Indiana University | |
| creatorOf | Byrnes, Robert Francis. Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989. | Indiana University | |
| creatorOf | Fisher, Raymond Henry, 1907-. Papers pertaining to Robert J. Kerner, 1972-1988. | UC Berkeley Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Epstein, Fritz T. (Fritz Theodor), 1898-1979. | person |
| associatedWith | Fisher, Raymond Henry, 1907- | person |
| associatedWith | Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of History | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Indiana University, Bloomington. Russian and East European Institute | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | International Research and Exchanges Board. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Inter-University Committee on Travel Grants | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | RFE/RL, inc. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Indiana--Bloomington | |||
| United States | |||
| Europe, Eastern | |||
| Soviet Union | |||
| Russia |
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| Educational exchanges |
| History teachers |
| Slavists |
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Person
Active 1944
Active 1970
English,
Russian
