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Series 2: Economic and Scientific Section, Finance Division, 1945-1948

3 boxes
Collection Creator:
Beplat, Tristan E.
Dates:
1945-1948
Extent:
3 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The Economic and Scientific Section, Finance Division series documents Beplat's work as the chief of the Money and Banking Branch of the Finance Division, as well as the work of other divisions within the Economic and Scientific Section, of the General Headquarters of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan. The majority of the series is composed of memoranda regarding issues facing the divisions or conducting business in Japan. Also included is a small amount of business correspondence, reports on the economic conditions in Japan, and records on the structure, purpose, and personnel of the Money and Banking Branch.

Access Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Credit this material:

Series 2: Economic and Scientific Section, Finance Division; Tristan E. Beplat Papers, MC222, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 2-4
System Identifier:
/repositories/3/archival_objects/298401

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

Beplat's papers document his service in Japan and include memoranda, papers, and reports on the banks and economy of Japan from 1945 to 1948. The majority of the papers are related to his roles in the Finance Division of the Economic and Scientific Section, General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. Also included is a small amount of correspondence and personal papers.

Please see the series descriptions in the contents list for additional information about individual series.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by division or document type.

Collection History

Custodial History:

This collection was donated to the East Asian Studies Department at Princeton University by the estate of Tristan E. Beplat.

Archival Appraisal Information:

Materials were not processed prior to transfer. No materials were separated from this collection during accessioning in 2005.

Access & Use

Access Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions for Reproduction and Use:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. For those few instances beyond fair use, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from the Mudd Library to move forward with their use.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Economic and Scientific Section, Finance Division; Tristan E. Beplat Papers, MC222, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 2-4