Ford Foundation. Study Group on Southern Africa

Dates:
Active 1984
Active 1988

Biographical notes:

William Scranton, American political leader, was born in Connecticut. He served as a pilot in World War II and then studied law, graduating from Yale University in 1946. He then practiced law in Scranton, Pa., a city named after his ancestors. Scranton held several political positions: Asst. to the Secretary of State, 1959-60; member of Congress 1960-62; governor of Pa., 1963-67; and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., 1976-1977.

From the description of Records, 1984-1988. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122541779

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Subjects:

  • Anti-apartheid movement
  • Apartheid

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Places:

  • South Africa (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Angola (as recorded)
  • Southern Africa (as recorded)
  • Mozambique (as recorded)
  • Namibia (as recorded)