| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Cleveland Council on World Affairs Records
| | | | Creator: | Cleveland Council on World Affairs | | | | Dates: | 1927-1976 | | | | Abstract: | The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio, that seeks to educate the public on foreign affairs through lectures, discussions, overseas tours, and programs for students. The group was formally organized in 1921 as the Council for the Prevention of War, became the Council for the Promotion of Peace in 1923, the International Affairs Committee in 1929, the Foreign Affairs Committee in 1933, and the Cleveland Council on World Affairs in 1943. Brooks Emery was director and president, 1935-1947. The collection consists of historical information, minutes, calendars of events, committee lists, correspondence, speeches and clippings. The collection reflects the activities of the Council from its inception until 1976 and provides insights into U.S. foreign policy during that time period. Among the major issues considered was how to deal with Japan after World War II. | | | | Call #: | MS 4291 | | | | Extent: | 2.80 linear feet (4 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Cleveland Council on World Affairs -- Archives. | International cooperation -- Societies, etc. | International relations. | World politics -- 20th century. | Pan-Pacific relations. | United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century. | United States -- Foreign relations -- Japan. | Japan -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Cyrus S. Eaton Papers
| | | | Creator: | Eaton, Cyrus S. | | | | Dates: | 1901-1978 | | | | Abstract: | Cyrus Stephen Eaton (1883-1979) was a prominent Canadian-American capitalist and financier. He was an outspoken critic of other businessmen, supporter of labor, promoter of better U.S.-Soviet relations, and organizer of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. The collection consists of correspondence, pamphlets, annual reports, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, notes, office memoranda, speeches, writings, appointment diaries and calendars, scrapbooks, documents, publications, cartoons, honorary degrees, certificates, maps, and surveys, relating to Eaton's business, political, and personal affairs. | | | | Call #: | MS 3913 | | | | Extent: | 422.50 linear feet (424 containers and 4 oversize folders) | | | | Subjects: | Eaton, Cyrus Stephen, 1883-1979. | Eaton family. | United Nations. | United States. Securities and Exchange Commission. | Banks and banking -- United States. | East-West trade (1945- ). | Industrial relations -- United States. | Railroads -- United States. | Nuclear disarmament. | International relations. | Industry and state -- United States. | Iron mines and mining -- United States. | United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union. | Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 3 | Title: | Kenyon C. Bolton Papers
| | | | Creator: | Bolton, Kenyon C. | | | | Dates: | 1938-1983 | | | | Abstract: | Kenyon Castle Bolton was a Cleveland, Ohio, businessman and philanthropist and son of Chester and Frances Payne Bolton. He served in the military, beginning in 1936 as a member of the 107th Cavalry of the Ohio National Guard. He entered active service in 1940, served during World War II and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was president of Cleveland Air Taxi, a helicopter taxi service, and had a strong interest in higher education and the arts. Bolton served with the Council of Foreign Ministers in 1947 and 1948, the Austrian Peace Treaty Conference in 1948, and was special assistant of the U.S. ambassador to France. Kenyon C. Bolton was married to Mary Riding Peters, and had five children. The collection consists of family data, personal records, military records, business records, and records of Bolton's organizational involvements, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, genealogical data, summary court papers, air travel cards, contribution lists, articles, brochures, advertisements, contracts, personnel files, and press releases. | | | | Call #: | MS 4550 | | | | Extent: | 22.40 linear feet (23 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Bolton, Kenyon Castle. | Bolton family. | Cleveland Air Taxi. | Kenyon College. | John Carroll University. | Cleveland Play House (Ohio). | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). National Council. | Cleveland Council on World Affairs. | Nationalities Services Center. | Charities -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Businessmen -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Philanthropists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Metropolitan helicopter services -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Universities and colleges -- Ohio. | Theater -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | International relations. | United States -- Foreign relations -- France.
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