William Cattell Trimble Papers

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William Cattell Trimble Papers

1931-1976

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/1j92g7452

William C. Trimble, Princeton University Class of 1930, was a career diplomat, serving as United States ambassador to Cambodia (1959-1962) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1965-1968) as well as serving in Brazil and Germany. The collection contains correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs, and assorted memorabilia documenting Trimble's career.

10.08 linear feet; 8 archival boxes, 1 half-size archival box, 7 8x10 photo boxes, 2 11x15 oversized boxes

eng, Latn

Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Public Policy Papers.

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