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Ruhl, Arthur (1876-1935) Memorandum for Mr. Quinn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09761.13 Author/Creator: Ruhl, Arthur (1876-1935) Place Written: Tsaritzen, Russia Type: Typed document Date: 17 July 1922 Pagination: 9 p. ; 27 x 20.6 cm.

Summary of Content: One memorandum to Cyril J.C. Quinn date range within July 17 and August 12, 1922. Notes pertain to an inspection trip to various districts in Russian cities such as Tsaritzen, Astrahkan, Novorossisk, Theodosia, Orstov and Kharkov. Relays information regarding anti-American Relief Administration propganda, politics shifting, and expected number of people fed.

People: Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935
Quinn, Cyril J.C., 1886-1974

Historical Era: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929

Subjects: RussiaWelfareInternational RelationsInternational reliefAgriculture and Animal HusbandryFamineHealth and MedicalPoliticians

Sub Era: The Great Depression

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