http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt9w10384s No online items An Inventory of the Elbridge Durbrow papers, 1926-1996 Finding aid prepared by Rita Morin. Hoover Institution Archives Stanford, CA, 94305-6010 (650) 723-3563 © 2011 An Inventory of the Elbridge 85026 1 Durbrow papers, 1926-1996 Title: Elbridge Durbrow papers, Dates: 1926-1996 Collection Number: 85026 Creator: Durbrow, Elbridge, 1903-1997 Collection Size: 71 manuscript boxes (28.4 linear feet) Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Archives Language of Material: In English, French, Russian, and Polish Abstract: The collection documents the U.S. Foreign Service career and post-retirement of Elbridge Durbrow relating to the spread of communism, U.S. foreign policy and world politics following World War II, represented in the form of correspondence, clippings, interview transcripts, speeches and writings, press summaries, other printed material, and memorabilia. Consisting largely of Durbrow's writings, research materials, and correspondence, the collection reflects Durbrow's vast subject knowledge and expertise in foreign affairs. Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives Access Collection is open for research. The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Elbridge Durbrow papers,1938-1996, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1985. Accruals Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. Related Materials Elbridge Durbrow Oral History, Columbia Center for Oral History, Columbia University Libraries Oral History Interviews, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Lyndon Baines Johnson Oral History Collection, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum September Born, San Francisco, California 21, 1903 1926 Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Yale University 1927-1929 Graduate studies at Stanford University and L'Académie de Droit International de la Haye; diploma in Sciences Politiques, École Libre des Sciences and Politiques 1930-1934 U.S. Vice-Consul, Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania 1934-1937 U.S. Vice-Consul, Moscow, U.S.S.R., The United States' first mission to the U.S.S.R. 1937-1939 U.S. Consul in Naples, Italy 1939-1940 Postgraduate work, University of Chicago 1940-1944 U.S. Consul, Rome, Italy, and Lisbon, Portugal 1944 Member of the U.S. delegation at the Bretton Wood Conference 1944-1946 Chief of the Eastern European Division, State Department 1946-1948 U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Moscow, U.S.S.R. 1948-1950 U.S. Deputy for Foreign Affairs and instructor, National War College 1950-1952 Division of Foreign Service Personnel, U.S. State Department 1952-1954 U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Rome, Italy 1955-1957 U.S. Minister and Consul General, Singapore 1957-1961 U.S. Minister and Consul General, Singapore 1961-1965 Alternate permanent representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council in Paris, France An Inventory of the Elbridge 85026 2 Durbrow papers, 1926-1996 1965-1968 Advisor to the commander of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 1968 Retired from the State Department 1971 Director, Center for International Strategic Studies and the Freedom Studies 1976 Chairman, American Foreign Policy Institute 1977 President, Security and Intelligence Fund May 16, Died, Walnut Creek, California 1997 Scope and Content of Collection The majority of the collection focuses on the materials used by Durbrow in the research for his writings, speeches, and lectures on foreign affairs before and after retirement. The main themes in his work relate to the spread of and adherence to communism throughout the world after World War II, and the United States' policies and relations with the Soviet Union. Excerpts from various books, articles and essays on the subjects of communism, the Soviet Union and the Cold War used by Durbrow in his research can also be found throughout the collection. The papers include notes, outlines, drafts, and final versions of Durbrow's writings, speeches, and lectures. The bulk of the material dates from after Durbrow's retirement from the U.S. Foreign Service, when he became involved in foreign policy and national security think tanks, continuously researching, writing, and lecturing on foreign affairs. Throughout the collection there are notes related to research topics, lectures, speeches, and writings, along with annotations on most clippings. In addition there are transcripts of radio and television interviews given by Durbrow; along with interviews for oral history projects at Columbia University, Lyndon Baines Johnson Oral History Collection and the Harry S. Truman Library. Accompanying these materials is correspondence pertaining to Durbrow's writings, research, and personal matters. In particular, there is correspondence with prominent figures of the time: George Kennan, Clare Booth Luce, Walter Cronkite, William F. Buckley Jr., Ronald Reagan, and Spiro Agnew. Subjects and Indexing Terms Security and Intelligence Foundation. United States--Dept. of State. Soviet Union--Economic conditions. Soviet Union--Foreign relations--United States. United States--Foreign relations--Soviet Union. Vietnam War, 1961-1975. World politics--1945-1989. Box: 1 Clippings relating to communism in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, 1973-1979. Scope and Content Note In English and French Box: 1 Printed material and photocopies, 1974-1976, undated Box: 1 "Communism, Italian Style," 60 Minutes broadcast transcript, 1976 Box: 1 Rockefeller speech to the National Broadcasting Editorial Association Annual Meeting, 1976 Box: 1 International press summaries, 1974-1977 Box: 1 Le Monde interview with Jean Sauvagnargues, 1975 Box: 1 French Embassy press releases, and statements by Valéry Giscard D'Estaing, President of the France, relating to European Summit Meeting, 1974 Box: 1 Italian election notes, 1976 Box: 1 European communism document photocopy, 1947 Box: 1 "Highlights of Allende's Rise to Power," by Durbrow, undated Box: 1 "The Kremlin European Plans for 1976," by Durbrow, undated Box: 1 "Implementation of the 1969 'Popular Unity' Formula in Iceland, Norway, France, Italy and Spain," by Durbrow, circa 1975 Box: 1 "Angolan Awards for Tunney and Clark?" by Lee Roderick, 1976 An Inventory of the Elbridge 85026 3 Durbrow papers, 1926-1996 Box: 2 Clippings relating to communism in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy, 1967-1979 Box: 2 Printed material and photocopies, 1974-1975 Box: 2 International press summaries, 1975-1978 Box: 2 Drafts by Durbrow, circa 1975 Box: 2 "Highlights of Portugal's Left Take-Over," circa 1975 Box: 2 "Implementation of the 1969 Popular Unity Formula in Iceland, Norway, France, Italy and Spain," circa 1975 Box: 2 "General Antonio de Spinola - New Strongman?" circa 1975 Box: 2 "Allende in Retrospect," by Paul E. Sigmund, 1974 Box: 3 Clippings relating to European communism in Spain and Portugal, 1974-1978 Box: 3 Printed material and photocopies, 1975, 1977 Box: 3 International press summaries, 1974-1975, 1977-1978 Box: 4 Clippings, 1963, 1974-1976, 1978-1981, 1984 Box: 4 Printed material and photocopies, 1969, 1979-1980, 1982 Box: 4 Correspondence, 1974, 1981-1982 Box: 4 Ambassador James E. Akins address, transcript, 1979 Box: 4 International press summaries, 1970, 1974, 1978-1982 Box: 4 U.S. government reports and press releases photocopies, 1956, 1959, 1968, 1981 Box: 4 Memoranda, 1971, undated Box: 4 Drafts by Durbrow, 1979, 1981, undated Box: 4 "Use of Positive Non-Military Means to Roll Back the Growth of Communism," 1979 Box: 4 "Summary of Diverse Soviet Methods of Operation," 1981 Box: 4 "Detente's Triple Threat ? Soviet Linkage," undated Box: 4 "'The Movement': Role of the U.S. Activists," by Frank M. Watson, undated Box: 4 "Hanoi's Intensified Aggression - 1959," by Durbrow, 1967 Box: 4 "How We Help Moscow Advance" by Durbrow, undated Box: 4 "Agreement Between the United States and the Soviet Union Concerning Liberated Prisoners of War and Civilians," photocopy, circa 1946 Box: 4 "Why the Soviet Union Thinks It Could Fight and Win a Nuclear War," by Richard Pipes, 1977 Box: 4 "The Powell Memorandum," by Lewis F. Powell, 1971 Box: 5 Clippings relating to NATO, SALT talks, and Soviet Union disinformation tactics, 1975-1978 Box: 5 Printed material and photocopies, 1976-1977 Box: 5 Correspondence photocopies, 1977 Box: 5 International press summaries, 1975-1978 Box: 5 U.S. government press releases, undated Box: 5 Aleksandr Y. Bovin interview, transcript, 1976 Box: 5 U.S. Representative Jack Kemp statement on Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) to the American Security Council photocopy, 1977 Box: 5 AFL-CIO platform proposals presented at Democratic and Republican National Conventions