George O. Pratt Papers

Collection

Identifier: KC-19-17

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This material was donated by George O. Pratt, a longtime friend of Edgar Snow's, to Mary Clark Dimond and was removed from her papers in July 1985.

This folder consists of correspondence concerning a proposed U.S. Senate-sponsored trip to China to observe the country's progress in river and power development. Most of the correspondence is between George O. Pratt, an engineer and specialist in underdeveloped countries, and Edgar Snow, who at Pratt's request was attempting to secure an invitation to the Senate committee from Chinese officials. The remainder of the correspondence is between Pratt and Michael Strauss, consultant to the Senate Interior Committee, regarding the China trip. The correspondence also includes discussion of Snow's recent publications at the time.

Dates

1959-1965

Conditions Governing Access

Materials in this record group (series) are stored onsite, and a minimum of 1 business day is needed to retrieve them for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the materials are advised to contact UMKC University Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Deaccessions

"Relative Water and Power Resource Development in the USSR and the USA" Report and Staff Studies to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs and Public Works, US Senate