Tyler Gatewood Kent papers, 1940-1963 (inclusive).

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Tyler Gatewood Kent papers, 1940-1963 (inclusive).

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Tyler Kent, a code clerk at the American embassy in London, was tried in 1940 by the British government for violation of the Official Secrets Act. The papers, assembled by Charles Parsons, include correspondence, a transcript of the British trial, newspaper clippings, photographs, notes, legal papers related to Kent v. United States and printed matter.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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