HUGH GRANT PAPERS

Finding Aid

Size: 0.75 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

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Content note:
A collection of the papers of Hugh Grant, U.S. Minister to Albania in the late 1930's. Collection includes letters, memoranda and news releases relating to the invasion by Mussolini and the plight of the Jews in Albania. The collection contains over 200 pages.

Biographical note:
Hugh Grant was born in Alabama and educated at Howard University, Harvard University and George Washington University. He worked as a newspaper correspondent and was a professor at Alabama Polytechnic Institute prior to entering government service. After serving as secretary to Alabama Senator Hugo Black, Grant was appointed Minister to Albania. Grant served as Minister to Albania from 1935 to 1939, and then was appointed Minister to Thailand. Grant served in this position from 1940 to 1941.

Acquisition: Purchased from Sotheby's New York, New York, May 27, 1986 by Dr. Martin Bush

Processed by: MD, circa 1990; JEF, 3-23-1998