From 1948 to 1952 Max Kohnstamm was appointed to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Diplomat under the direction of Minister Hirschfeld, where he was responsible for German affairs and in particular the Ruhr Authority and later under Minister Stikker, he was responsible for European concerns. He particpated in the negotiations for the Schuman Plan where he got to know Monnet. After this he participated in the negotiations for Euratom and later in the negotiations for the US-Euratom Agreement of 1958, where he was Secretary to the three "Wise Men". He later became Vice-President of the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, 1956-1975. He was a close confidante and supporter of Monnet in his work for creating an integrated Europe.
The files collected here are a selection taken from the fonds Max Kohnstamm (MK).

The originals are held in various Archives in Europe and in the USA

Photocopying is permitted