Papers of Carol Laise, 1937 - 1990

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Papers of Carol Laise, 1937 - 1990

1937 - 1990

This series consists of papers created by Carol Laise (Bunker), a career state department official, Ambassador to Nepal, Assistant Secretary of State, and Director General of the U.S. Foreign Service. The papers contain publications, correspondence, reports, statements, newspaper clippings, photographs, diaries, and artifacts concerning Ms. Laise and her professional and social activities; the State Department; and the Foreign Service. The papers include materials on Laise’s education; family, including husband Ellsworth Bunker; associates; personal life; finances; career; speeches; and writings. There are also materials on her Ambassadorship to Nepal; the organization and staff of the State Department; and international politics.

19 linear feet, 2 linear inches

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11622189

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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Laise, Caroline Clendening, 1917-1991

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Caroline Clendening "Carol" Laise (November 14, 1917 – July 25, 1991) was an American civil servant, ambassador to Nepal and the first female Assistant Secretary of State. Born in Winchester, Virginia, to Elizabeth Frances (née Stevens) and James Frederic Laise. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from American University in 1938, majoring in public administration, and then a Master of Arts in political science from George Washington University in 1940. Laise worked as a coder for the C...