Robert F. Byrnes was a Professor of History at Indiana University from 1956 to 1988 and served as director of the Russian and East European Institute at IU from 1959-1962 and 1971-1975. Byrnes specialized in the study of Russian conservative thought, Russian historical writing, anti-Semitism in France and Europe, the Soviet role in world affairs after World War II, American policy toward Eastern Europe, and Soviet American relations. In addition Byrnes made significant contributions to the development of Slavic studies programs in the United States and the opening of academic exchanges with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The collection consists of the personal papers of Dr. Byrnes with an emphasis on his work with Radio Free Europe and the Inter-University Committee on Travel Grants as well as his other professional activities and includes research files, correspondence, reports, minutes, manuscripts, reviews, teaching files, films, sound recordings, and photographs.

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Collection Details

Total items
47
Size
unknown
Modified date
2023-05-26
Identifier (local)
InU-Ar-VAB9292
Campus
IUB
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CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), 1954-1962

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-17 Public
 

Participants Reports, 1964-1970,undated

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-17 Public
 

Pravda Izvestiia Attacks, 1963-1969

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-17 Public
 

Russian Study Tour, 1959-1964,undated

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-17 Public
 

(Folder 2)

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-17 Public
 

(Folder 2)

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-14 Public
 

(Folder 1)

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-03 Public
 

1962

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-03 Public
 

1975-1976

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-03 Public
 

1968-1979

Is part of: Robert F. Byrnes papers, 1875-1997, bulk 1960-1989
2023-01-03 Public