Reminiscences of Karl Meyer : oral history, 1988.

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Reminiscences of Karl Meyer : oral history, 1988.

Recollections of Allard Lowenstein: meeting during 1950s; the National Student Association's link with Central Intelligence Agency; Adlai Stevenson campaign, 1952; reflections on Lowenstein's political career; impact as a senior United States delegate to the United Nations during Carter administration; funeral in New York City; summing up Lowenstein's role in American politics.

Transcript: 19 leaves.Tape: 1 cassette.

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