Shepard, Lorrin A., 03/07/1920-03/09/1920

File — Box: 1, Folder: 28

Identifier: 53465

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, reports and printed materials relating to CVHE's diplomatic service in Turkey and the Hague from 1915 to 1920. A second series with similar materials can be found at the end of the collection (donated at a later date than this set).

Dates

03/07/1920-03/09/1920

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (12 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

3 carbon letters or telegrams from Lorrin A. Shepard to unknown parties regarding the safety and danger of relief convoys in Syria, with discussion of tensions between Turkish, French, and Arab interests. References to Shahin Bey, Kasikli Khan, Ali Bey, and Zia Bey.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEPARD, LORRIN A. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

TURKEY (1920) - INTERESTS IN SYRIA - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FRANCE (1920) - INTERESTS IN SYRIA - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

SYRIA (1920) - TERRORISM AGAINST RELEIF CONVOYS - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

SHAHIN BEY - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

KASLIKLI KHAN - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

ALI BEY - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

ZIA BEY - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter