Harry Emerson Wildes Papers, 1945-1953

Summary

Creator:
Wildes, Harry Emerson, 1890-1982
Abstract:
American sociologist, biographer, political advisor to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP). Collection consists entirely of reports on post-World War II Japan.
Extent:
3.5 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Harry Emerson Wildes Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Harry Emerson Wildes Papers consists of reports and miscellaneous other documents generated for the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP), most of them focused on post-World War II Japan.

Biographical / historical:

Harry Emerson Wildes (1890-1982) was an American sociologist and biographer. Among his best-known works are biographies of William Penn, George Fox and Anthony Wayne. During and after World War II he served as a political advisor to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP), which was both the title held by General Douglas MacArthur and the collective name of his administrative office during the occupation of Japan (it was usually referred to in Japan as General Headquarters or GHQ). Wildes contributed to the drafting of the Japanese Constitution, drawing on the constitutions of other countries including the United States, France, Germany, and the Soviet Union.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Harry Emerson Wildes , 1964.
Arrangement:

Alphabetical by title.

Access and use

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Harry Emerson Wildes Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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