Manuscripts, correspondence, subject files and other papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the papers of Samuel Halpern, an officer with the OSS and CIA from 1943 to 1974. The papers primarily document his post-CIA work as a writer and historian on U.S. intelligence and foreign affairs, especially CIA operations in Cuba in the 1960s. It includes correspondence with Richard Helms and a number of other individuals, dating from the 1970s to 2000s. Other documents include writings by Halpern, his commentary on other articles and reports, interviews, photographs, and subject files on topics such as U.S. intelligence operations and the potential U.S. invasion of Japan during World War II.
Dates
- From the Collection: 1940s-2000s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is currently unprocessed and access to it may therefore be limited. Researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for more information on access to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 12 Cubic Feet (12 boxes, 7oversized folders, and 3 audio cassette tapes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Halpern, Samuel, 1922-2005 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu