Papers, 1906-1971.

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Papers, 1906-1971.

Correspondence and memorabilia kept by Garrett during his service as minister and ambassador to Ireland, 1947-1951, and as a civic leader in Washington, 1954-1960. The collection consists of correspondence, addresses, newspaper clippings of highlights from Garrett's diplomatic career, and scrapbooks containing clippings and correspondence relating to Garrett's work as president of the Federal City Council for Washington, D.C., and his leadership in urban redevelopment for the District of Columbia. In addition to these topics, unprocessed additions also include speeches and other information about his volunteer work for the American National Red Cross.

1.2 c.f. (1 archives box and 2 flat boxes); plusadditions of 0.9 c.f. andapprox. 261 photographs.

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Federal City Council, Washington, D.C

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American National Red Cross

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American charitable organization. From the description of American National Red Cross records, 1906-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754867267 Historical Note The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. The Federal Charter states it is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizat...

Garrett, George Angus, 1888-1971

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