Guide to the James H. Shoemaker Files, 1919-1941

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title:	James H. Shoemaker Files
Date range:	1919-1941
Creator:	Shoemaker, James H.
Extent:	3 linear feet
Abstract:	The James H. Shoemaker Files contain essays, course materials, notes, exams, and correspondence relating to economics and totalitarian government. The material dates from 1919 to 1941.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	OF-1UF-S6

Scope & content

The James H. Shoemaker Files contain essays, course materials, notes, exams, and correspondence relating to economics and totalitarian government. The material dates from 1919 to 1941.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Brown University.

Subject Topics

• Economics.
• Totalitarianism.

Arrangement

This collection is divided into 3 series. Each one is arranged alphabetically.

• Series 1. Course material
• Series 2. Publications
• Series 3. Correspondence and Manuscripts

Biographical/Historical Note

1897 September 10 Born, Dubuque, Iowa

1918 B.A., State College, Iowa

1920-1923 Faculty member, Nagasaki College, Japan

1924 M.A., University of Iowa, Iowa

1924-1928 Instructor, Department of Economics, Brown University, Rhode Island

1928-1931 Faculty member, Harvard University, Massachusetts

1931-1945 Professor of Economics, Brown University

1933, 1935 Research Analyst, Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor (summer months)

1939 Author, Labor in the Territory of Hawaii, 1939

1939, 1947, 1949 Director of Economic Survey of Hawaii, Bureau of Labor Statistics, sponsored by the United States Congress

1940-1943 Consultant, Office of Export Control, United States Government

1941-1942 Deputy Director, Far Eastern Division, United States Government

1942-1943 Director, Enemy Potential Division, Office of Economic Warfare, United States Government

1942-1945 Lieutenant Colonel, War Department, Military Government Division, United States Government

1945-1946 Colonel, United States Strategic Bombing Survey, Japan

1946 Dean, Business School, University of Hawaii

1946 Major General (assimilated rank), United States Navy mission in Japan

1946-1947 Chairman, National Economic Board, United States Military Government in South Korea

1946-1949 Chairman, Economic Department, University of Hawaii

1947 Author, The Economy of Hawaii in 1947

1948-1949 Director, Program Coordinator Division, National Security Resources Board, Executive Office of the President of the United States

1949-1968 Vice President and Director of Business Research, Bank of Hawaii

1950-1953 Consultant, National Security Resources Board (summer months)

1954? Member, United States Civil Service Commission

1958, 1965 Member, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Mission

1958-1960, 1963-1965 President, Pacific and Asian Affairs Council

1958-1970 Trustee, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Hawaii

1959 Member, Trade missions to Peru and Ecuador, Trade Development Bureau, United States Department of Commerce

1960 Honorary LL.D degree, University of Hawaii

1960-1965 President, University of Hawaii Foundation

1966 Member, Trade missions to Guyana, Surinam and Netherlands Antilles, Trade Development Bureau, United States Department of Commerce

1966-1967 Director, surveys for airlines serving Hawaii

1967, 1970 Consultant and Coordinator for Rehabilitation, Government of Alaska

1968-1969 Vice President, University of Alaska

1970-1971 Consultant on economy of Alaska, Government of Alaska

1971 Author, Growth Potential of the Interiors of Alaska

1983 June 14 Died, Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	James H. Shoemaker Files, OF-1UF-S6, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Ben Stewart and Paul Jordan
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 June 6
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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