State Department - Germany, Russia, United States, 1947

Containers:
Box 13, Folder 5
Scope and content:

Memos and letters on the implementation of the Marshall Plan; memo to Ambassador Murphy about European dependence on German economy; report on import/export of German coal; memos on Denmark & Czech; claims to the Rhine and trade activity; letters from family and friends; and appointment of Tuthill to new positions. Tuthill was part of the American Delegation to Moscow. A "secret" (with line through it and 'unclassified' written) letter from Louis A. Wiesner gives Tuthill advice on how to proceed. Other memos about the Council of Foreign Ministers and the U.S. Delegation are included. In May, Tuthill is assigned back to the United States, promoted as a Foreign Service Officer in the State Department and is appointed "Consul of the United States" in July and later as an Assistant Chief of Inland Transportation. Even while stateside, Tuthill is involved in memos, discussions and reports about postwar Europe and Germany. Some personal letters are included.

Access and use

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College of William and Mary
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