Holdings
Title:
Isador Lubin Files
Abstract:
Documents taken from Isador Lubin files concerning Monnet. Lubin was part of the US delegation sent to France for Lend Lease negotiations.
JMAS.C-05
JMAS.C-05
Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1941 to 1942
Fonds:
JMAS
Abstract:
The Felix Frankfurter papers, the Joseph Alsop papers and the Averell Harriman collection are housed in the Library of Congress of the US. In particular the Frankfurter papers are important by virtue of the deep and longstanding friendship between him and Jean Monnet and because of the their similar beliefs regarding Europe. The original record code from the Library of Congress is detailed in each individual dossier description.
The documents have been grouped according to their provenance in th
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Description Level:
Sub-Fonds
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Felix Frankfurter Papers
Abstract:
In 1940, after the fall of France, Jean Monnet went to Washington and within six months he was working on a British assignment, with the approval of Winston Churchill to procure arms and to push for greater defence production. During this time Felix Frankfurter, newly appointed to the Supreme Court, by President Roosevelt introduced Monnet to many of the key officials in the Roosevelt administration. Monnet later came to exploit these new friendships in order to gain support for his plans for Eu
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1940 to 1964
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Joseph Alsop Papers
Abstract:
Joseph Alsop in his capacity as newspaper columnist would have had quite regular contact with Jean Monnet, considering Monnet's affiliation with journalists and his awareness of their importance. Alsop had introduced Monnet when he came to Washington on behalf of the British Supply Commission to Felix Frankfurter, the Supreme Court Justice, and so began an enduring friendship. In the 1950's Alsop visited Paris on a regular basis, reporting on events, and during the time of the negotiations for t
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1964 to 1978
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Averell Harriman Collection
Abstract:
When Jean Monnet came to Washington in 1940, he met up with many of the key figures in the "inner circle" surrounding President Roosevelt of which Averell Harriman was a member. In his position as Secretary of Commerce he had strongly backed Monnet in his plans for Europe. As early as June 1950, Harriman had given Monnet the impression that loans would be made available if the Schuman Plan came into being. Harriman, because of his significant contribution to the Marshall Plan was appointed as US
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1961 to 1976
Fonds:
JMAS
Abstract:
CCEE_AFSO-489
CCEE_AFSO.14-489
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-490
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1955 to 1964
HAEU Reference Code:
CCEE_AFSO-489
Original Reference Code:
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-490
Title:
Dartmouth College Library
Abstract:
The Shepard Stone papers are currently housed at Dartmouth College, Boston, however, Dr. James Cooney of the John F. Kennedy School of Government is trustee of the papers as specified by Mrs. Stone. These documents primarily concern Stone's relationship with Monnet while he was Director of the Ford Foundation. The original record code from Dartmouth College Library is detailed in each individual dossier description.
The documents have been arranged according to subject matter.
Until precise crit
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Description Level:
Sub-Fonds
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Shepard Stone Papers
Abstract:
When Monnet launched a new European unity initiative in October 1955, he called it the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, knowing that such a title would appeal to his influential American friends. In fact, one of the Committee's most important financial backers was the Ford Foundation. This Foundation promoted and supported endeavors worldwide which fostered greater co-operation with America. Shepard Stone, previously a reporter and editor of the New York Times joined the Foundat
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1955 to 1976
Fonds:
JMAS
Abstract:
The material relating to Jean Monnet and European integration was extracted from the Dean Acheson, Will Clayton, Milton Katz and White House Official and Confidential files in the Harry S. Truman Library. Furthermore, relevent segments of the oral histories were copied. The Acheson papers are of particular interest due to Acheson's position as Secretary of State in the Truman Administration. The original record code from the Truman Library is detailed in each individual dossier description.
I ha
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Sub-Fonds
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Dean Acheson Papers
Abstract:
Jean Monnet initially came in contact with Dean Acheson through business when Acheson was practising as an international lawyer, their acquaintance was renewed during the Second World War when Acheson was working under Cordell Hull in the State Department. In this position Acheson contributed to the success of lend-lease and chaired the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (UNNRA) Planning Committee, where he came into regular contact with Monnet. In fact Monnet had a significant infl
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1952 to 1964
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
William Clayton Papers
Abstract:
Monnet developed his initial contacts with William Clayton during the time of the Lendlease programmes when Clayton was assistant administrator of lend-lease as part of his portfolio as Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Clayton had also worked with Dean Acheson in the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (UNNRA) on supply and financial problems of the allies and so Monnet would have had contact with him at this time and so Clayton remained part of Monnet's Washington network which he r
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1945 to 1964
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Milton Katz Papers
Abstract:
Milton Katz held the position as US special representative in Europe of the Economic Co-operation Administration (ECA), which dealt with the administration of the Marshall aid funds. Katz along with Dean Acheson had a keen interest in ensuring the survival of the European Payments Union (EPU), as a means of integrating Germany into the West and into a United Europe.
JMAS.F-03
JMAS.F-03
Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1948 to 1950
Fonds:
JMAS
Abstract:
The material contained in these files would have been for the specific attention of the President and his chief aides, and relate to policy matters. The confidential documents contain highly sensitive and secret information in this case informing President Truman of developments relating to the Schuman Plan.
JMAS.F-04
JMAS.F-04
Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1950 to 1952
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Newspaper Articles
Abstract:
Newspaper clippings from «The New York Times» by Harold Callender concerning France and the Schuman Plan.
JMAS.F-05
JMAS.F-05
Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1950 to 1955
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Oral History Interviews
Abstract:
The Harry S. Truman Library initiated a series of oral history interviews with key officials of the Truman Administration. The interviews were carried out by personnel from the Library including the Director Philip C. Brookes and Jerry N. Mess, or by other academics on the Library's behalf, such as Theodore A. Wilson and Richard D. McKinzie. Most of the documents in this unit are excerpts taken from longer units and thus relate only to Jean Monnet and aspects of European integration.
JMAS.F-06
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1964 to 1975
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
Abstract:
The documents of relevance found in the Eisenhower presidential library pertaining to Jean Monnet and European integration have been taken from the Presidential and official file series, the Alfred Gruenther papers, the Clarence Randall journals, the US Council on FEP records, the Samuel Waugh papers, the Walter Bedell Smith Papers and the John Foster Dulles Series. Monnet had a network of officials in the Eisenhower administration through which he sought to create a positive approach to Europea
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Description Level:
Sub-Fonds
Fonds:
JMAS
Abstract:
CEUE_EASE-58
CEUE_EASE.02-58
CEUE-EASE-BAC-1-1970-491
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1953 to 1968
HAEU Reference Code:
CEUE_EASE-58
Original Reference Code:
CEUE-EASE-BAC-1-1970-491
Abstract:
The documents in this section come from the cross-reference files, pre-Presidential files series and official files series and refer to Eisenhower's contact with Monnet on a political and personal level. General Eisenhower, the national hero from World War II became US President in 1952 on the Republican ticket. His popularity coupled with his strong personality ensured him a strong victory over his Democrat opponent. He had been made Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe by his mento
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1951 to 1960
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Alfred Gruenther Papers
Abstract:
General Alfred Gruenther was Eisenhower's successor as Supreme Commander of the NATO forces in Europe and his former chief of staff at SHAPE and was a close friend of Monnet. He suggested David Bruce as roving Ambassador to High Authority, helped expedite matter for Monnet by putting pressure on Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles. Gruenther was one of many of Eisenhower's chief aides whom Monnet was able to use as a contact to influence the administration's policies on Europe. He was also involve
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Description Level:
Series
Fonds:
JMAS
Title:
Clarence Randall Papers
Abstract:
In May 1953 Jean Monnet and the Vice-President of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), Franz Etzel began meeting key American industrialists on the benefits of the ECSC as part of their mission for an American loan. Clarence Randall, Chairman of the Board of the Inland Steel Corporation was one of the people they met. Randall had previously written a series of articles criticising the ECSC, because he felt it was a giant cartel, which also encouraged socialism beca
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Description Level:
Series
Dates:
1953 to 1954
Fonds:
JMAS
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