Far Eastern Affairs - "The Ugly American" by W.J. Lederer., 11/28/1958-07/01/1959

File — Box: 4, Folder: 16

Identifier: 61403

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

11/28/1958-07/01/1959

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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

Contains correspondence concerning the publication of "The Ugly American" by William J. Lederer (New York: Norton, 1958), a novel that criticizes U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Includes book reviews and references in news articles.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEDERER, WILLIAM J. - "UGLY AMERICAN, THE" - REFERENCES 1958-9: Typed Letter Signed

FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS - LEDERER, WILLIAM J.: "UGLY AMERICAN" REFERENCES: Typed Letter Signed

PARSONS, J. GRAHAM - FE: CORRES. TO/FROM RE LEDERER, WILLIAM J.: Typed Letter Signed