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Document Details


Title: Reminiscences of Eugene Hoffman Dooman
RLIN number: NXCP87-A82
Document type: Oral history
Accessibility: Free Only
Repository: Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
Collection: Occupation of Japan Project
Description: Background, early experiences as language student in Japan; United States Embassy, Tokyo, 1921-31; Manchurian question; London, 1931-33; State Department, 1933-37; Counselor, United States Embassy, Tokyo, 1937-41; detailed analysis of United States-Japanese relations prior to Pearl Harbor; impression of Japanese officials, Joseph Grew, Cordell Hull.
Extent: Transcript: 171 leaves, Miscellaneous papers relating to oral history
Restrictions: Access: Open. Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1976. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information. Microfiche copy available for purchase. (Columbia University oral history collection, part III, published by Meckler Publishing, Westport, CTY).
Original Language: English
Time span: Not indicated ... to 1962 (Year of interview)
Speaker: Dooman, Eugene Hoffman, 1890-1969
Speaker gender: Male
Speaker date of birth: 1890
Speaker occupation: Diplomat
Age at speaking: 72
Document date: 1962
Interviewer: Gordon, Beate
Organizations discussed: U.S. Department of State
Locations discussed: Asia; Japan; North America; United States
Topics discussed - ASP terms: Asia; Diplomatic and consular service; Diplomats--United States; Japan; Japan--Foreign relations--United States; North America; Oral history; U.S. Department of State; United States; United States--Foreign relations--20th century; United States--Foreign relations--Japan
Topics discussed - Other terms: Dooman, Eugene Hoffman, 1890-1969
ASP release: 2005-06
Document code: OHI0018609-14052