Far Eastern Affairs - Edward T. McNamara., 01/17/1961-03/22/1963

File — Box: 2, Folder: 51

Identifier: 61329

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Note: Correspondence files primarily cover personnel matters at post, as well as personal and professional congratulatory messages from colleagues to Amb. Parsons relating to appointments and promotions.

Dates

01/17/1961-03/22/1963

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

16/05/02

Container Summary

File relating to the Porter Hardy Committee report (see folder 2:44-2:45), specifically pertaining to Edward T. McNamara, public works officer at U.S. Operations Mission in Laos, accused of accepting bribes. Includes statements by J. Graham Parsons; correspondence/memoranda exchanged with Victor C. Woerheide, U.S. Justice Department; Elden B. Erickson, U.S. consulate general, Japan; Gordon Messegee; John Dean; William Owen.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PORTER HARDY COMMITTEE - SEE ALSO: MCNAMARA, EDWARD T.: Typed Letter Signed

LAOS - PORTER HARDY COMMITTEE - SEE ALSO: MCNAMARA, EDWARD T.: Typed Letter Signed

FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS - LAOS: PORTER HARDY COMMITTEE - MCNAMARA, E.T.: Typed Letter Signed

MCNAMARA, EDWARD T. - LAOS: CORRUPTION CHARGES (FILE) 1961-63: Typed Letter Signed

FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS - MCNAMARA, EDWARD T.: PORTER HARDY COMMITTEE FILE: Typed Letter Signed

PARSONS, J. GRAHAM - FE: CORRES. RE MCNAMARA, EDWARD T. 1961-3: Typed Letter Signed