Cairo, Egypt - Information File (Govt., King, Foreign Policy)., 09/12/1945-09/12/1945
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(Folders 12:1 - 14:52) This series consists of material (paperwork, correspondence being primarily official memoranda, miscellaneous typed and printed information) regarding the many professional Foreign Service posts held by Ambassador Lyon. Files are arranged chronologically from the earliest tour of duty in Havana, Cuba, in 1930 through retirement from the last post held by Mr. Lyon as ambassador to Ceylon in 1967. Note that for more extensive correspondence regarding the various posts, the Correspondence Series should be consulted.
Dates
- 09/12/1945-09/12/1945
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Extent
From the Collection: 29.25 Linear Feet (20 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
08/09/04
Container Summary
Contains political notes on the Egyptian government; King Farouk I; and Egyptian foreign policy towards Britain, the US and the League of Arab States.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
EGYPT, CAIRO 1945 - GOVERNMENT (NOTES): Typescript
EGYPT - KING FAROUK I (NOTES): Manuscript
EGYPT - FOREIGN POLICY RE BRITAIN AND US (NOTES): Typescript
FAROUK [KING OF EGYPT] - INFORMATION: Typescript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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