Asia.

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and contents note

From the Collection:

The George Tanham Papers comprise the research files generated by George Tanham, a U.S. diplomat who was an expert in the politics of South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Tanham's files are mostly printed materials and manuscripts about various countries, such as Afghanistan, China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Materials regarding counterinsurgency, foreign relations, international politics, nuclear policy, and other topics are included. Most of the documents are secondary sources.

A portion of the personal papers of Georgetown University professor Jules Davids is also contained in the Tanham Papers. Davids' files include oral history interview transcripts and rough drafts in conjunction with his proposed book project about W. Averell Harriman: "Harriman: The Truman Years, History and Memory" (1986).

Dates

From the Collection: 1952 - 2003
From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 46.5 Linear Feet (93 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Printed Item: "Communist Prevention and Suppression Manual: Rural Security (June 1974)." Thailand - Insurgency. India - Document: "Record of the Conversation Between Mr. Rajendra Sareen, Editor, POT Analyses and News Service of India and Dr. George Tanham of the Rand Corporation (USA) Which Took Place at Delhi on 13 February 1990." Also, 2 Audio Reel-to-Reel Tapes: "In the Midst of War, SLO Report, Vietnam, 1967, Part 1 and Part 2."