Benjamin H. Kizer Papers 1947-1975

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Benjamin H. Kizer Papers 1947-1975

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Lawyer, diplomat, and civic leader, of Spokane, Wash. Typescripts of lectures concerning China and peace issues (1947-1955); electrostatic copies of typescript of Kizer's autobiography entitled Dark and Light, and his History of the Spokane Bar and Bench; and essays on local history. Includes material relating to Kizer's law practice in Spokane, his service as president of Washington State Bar and Spokane County Bar Associations, director of United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in China following World War II, and advocate of U.S. diplomacy with People's Republic of China.

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Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives

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Spokane County Bar Association

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Washington State Bar Association

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Kizer, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Hamilton), 1878-1978

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Benjamin Kizer, Spokane attorney, was born in Ohio, but came to Spokane with his family in 1890. He never finished high school, but after working at a variety of jobs, went to the University of Michigan Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1902. He maintained his law practice until his death at the age of 99. He was active in public affairs and from 1944 to 1946, served as the United National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration director in China. He advocated relations with China in th...

United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration

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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration was established in 1943. Its purpose was to provide for the relief of war victims in any area under the control of any of the United Nations. Its operations came to an end in 1946. From the description of United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration records, 1943-1949. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 298686802 The Bureau of Services was previously known as the Bureau of Area...