Richard Sharpe Patterson Papers

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Richard Sharpe Patterson Papers

1776-1979

Historian and author. Correspondence, writings, notes, research material, printed matter, photographs, wax impressions of seals, and other papers relating primarily to Patterson's research and writing on the Great Seal of the United States. Also contains material concerning treaties of the United States, buildings of the State Department, and portraits of secretaries of state.

8,000 items; 44 containers plus 1 oversize; 18 linear feet

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United States. Department of State

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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs. The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and o...

Dougall, Richardson, 1917-

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Patterson, Richard Sharpe, 1908-1976

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Historian and author. From the description of Papers of Richard Sharpe Patterson, 1776-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455402 ...