Leo Griffin Spofford papers, 1942-1992 (bulk 1946-1947).

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Leo Griffin Spofford papers, 1942-1992 (bulk 1946-1947).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/171297412

The collection contains Spoffords's correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, clippings, photographs, several audiocassettes, and personal belongings primarily related to her time in China. It includes a manuscript written by her friend, Betty Lamb, who interviewed her and wrote about her experiences in China in: Tiger bone wine, Leo Spofford's letters from China, which was completed in 1985.

.9 linear ft. (2 boxes)

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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Spofford, Leo Griffin.

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Leo Griffin Spofford worked for various government agencies from 1932-1947 including the WPA, the War Public Services Division of the Federal Works Agency, and the New Orleans Dept. of War Emergency Children's Service. She became regional director of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association in 1946 and was sent to the Hunan Province of China, where she spent 8 months establishing refugee camps and orphanages. From the description of Leo Griffin Spofford papers, 1942-1...

Lamb, Betty V.

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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...