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U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1946-1952 (Southeastern Division; International Chamber of Commerce, 1945-19446; Young Men's Committee; William K. Jackson, president, 1946-1947; Eric A. Johnston, president, 1945-1946; Finance Budget & Audit; Committee on International Political & Social Problems); U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1948-1954 (Circle X; Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; Congressional Study; Civil Defense; National Automobile Dealers' Association); U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Armed Forces Manpower Committee; Arch Booth; Ralph Bradford; Brookings Institution; Canada-U.S. Committee; Defense Production Act; Federal Surplus Relief Corporation; Foreign Aid; Government Expenditures)

 box — Box: 6

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Johnston's papers include correspondence, speeches, letterbooks, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, diaries, photographs, and memorabilia from his local and national business, political, and military careers. The majority of the collection consists of subject files (especially Johnston's service with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and foreign aid work) and correspondence.

Dates

  • 1939 - 1979
  • Majority of material found within 1942 - 1962

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 19 Cubic Feet (19 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308