Reminiscences of William E. Stevenson oral history, 1981.

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Reminiscences of William E. Stevenson oral history, 1981.

Early legal career; formation of Debevoise and Stevenson, 1932-1942, 1944-1946: early cases; Red Cross operations in London and North Africa, 1942-1944; President, Oberlin College, 1946-1959; United States Ambassador to Philippines, 1961-1964; member of international investigative commisions.

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