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Series 2, Office Correspondence and Papers, 1921-1947

4 boxes
Collection Creator:
Keeley, James H. (James Hugh) (1895-1990)
Dates:
1921-1947
Extent:
4 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Series 2, Office Correspondence and Papers, 1924-1947, is not extensive, incomplete, and should be considered as a supplement to Series 1. Of the pre-war office files, the file on Damascus (1924-1928) is the most extensive. It includes reports on the Druze revolt of 1925, correspondence with the High Commissioner of France, and other official correspondence.

During World War II Keeley left his position in Greece for various duties in Washington, where he was assistant, later acting chief of the Special War Problems Division. Among the issues he addressed were the condition of prisoner of war camps and detention stations. Of special interest are the documents concerning the relocation of Japanese-Americans. Albert Clattenburg, chief of the Special War Problems Division, wrote in 1946 that Keeley should be considered "the father of the present repatriation program." Of some interest are Keeley's suggestions how to improve the Foreign Service.

Between September 1944 and November 1945 Keeley served as consul general in Antwerp, Belgium, a particularly trying time, since his family remained in America. Keeley witnessed intense German V-1 bomb attacks from October 13, 1944 to March 30, 1945. The file on Antwerp is not extensive, but his correspondence to his wife and family is particularly rich for this period.

The majority of the files in this series concern Keeley's work as consul general in Athens, Greece, in 1946-1947 (once again under Ambassador Lincoln MacVeagh) and his involvement in the Allied Mission for Observing the Greek Elections (AMFOGE).

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Series 2, Office Correspondence and Papers; James Hugh Keeley, Jr. Papers, MC191, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 6-9
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Grace Kashangaki in 1999 and Helene van Rossum in 2002. Finding aid written by Grace Kashangaki in 1999 and Helene van Rossum in 2002. The materials were arranged into series and sub-series and collection-level and series-level descriptions were created within this time frame. Restricted materials were removed during processing, re-housed in separate boxes and listed as restricted in the finding aid.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Series 2, Office Correspondence and Papers, 1924-1947, is not extensive, incomplete, and should be considered as a supplement to Series 1. Of the pre-war office files, the file on Damascus (1924-1928) is the most extensive. It includes reports on the Druze revolt of 1925, correspondence with the High Commissioner of France, and other official correspondence.

During World War II Keeley left his position in Greece for various duties in Washington, where he was assistant, later acting chief of the Special War Problems Division. Among the issues he addressed were the condition of prisoner of war camps and detention stations. Of special interest are the documents concerning the relocation of Japanese-Americans. Albert Clattenburg, chief of the Special War Problems Division, wrote in 1946 that Keeley should be considered "the father of the present repatriation program." Of some interest are Keeley's suggestions how to improve the Foreign Service.

Between September 1944 and November 1945 Keeley served as consul general in Antwerp, Belgium, a particularly trying time, since his family remained in America. Keeley witnessed intense German V-1 bomb attacks from October 13, 1944 to March 30, 1945. The file on Antwerp is not extensive, but his correspondence to his wife and family is particularly rich for this period.

The majority of the files in this series concern Keeley's work as consul general in Athens, Greece, in 1946-1947 (once again under Ambassador Lincoln MacVeagh) and his involvement in the Allied Mission for Observing the Greek Elections (AMFOGE).

Arrangement

The series is arranged chronologically according to the positions that Keeley held.

Collection History

Appraisal

No information about appraisal is available for this collection.

Sponsorship:

These papers were processed with the generous support of Edmund and Robert Keeley and Princeton University's Department of Hellenic Studies.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Grace Kashangaki in 1999 and Helene van Rossum in 2002. Finding aid written by Grace Kashangaki in 1999 and Helene van Rossum in 2002. The materials were arranged into series and sub-series and collection-level and series-level descriptions were created within this time frame. Restricted materials were removed during processing, re-housed in separate boxes and listed as restricted in the finding aid.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series 2, Office Correspondence and Papers; James Hugh Keeley, Jr. Papers, MC191, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 6-9