Stanley K. Hornbeck papers

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Stanley K. Hornbeck papers

1900-1966

Correspondence, writings, reports, studies, dispatches and instructions, printed matter, memorabilia, photographs, and sound recordings, relating to American foreign relations in China, Japan, and other areas of East Asia, political conditions in China and Japan, and Dutch-American relations.

561 manuscript boxes, 17 card file boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 41 envelopes, 1 oversize folder, 5 phonotape reels, 3 phonorecords, 7 linear feet, memorabilia; (253 linear feet)

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United States. Department of State

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