James Francis Byrnes, 2009

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Wro

Identifier: b2195837

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate History program. The holdings are bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts degree.

From the Collection:

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations Publishing website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2009

Creator

Wronko, David (1977- ) (Author, Person)
DeRosa, Christopher S. (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

Access to the collection is confined to the Monmouth University Library and is subject to patron policies approved by the Monmouth University Library.

Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (723-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 116 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Preface [excerpt]

[James Francis] Byrnes was a powerful politician who directly influenced major decisions during World War II and the beginnings of the Cold War. Throughout this period, little was known about the role that Byrnes played. However, through the use of monographs, diaries, and government documents, the impact that Byrnes had can now be pieced together.

The first chapter[, "The Beginning Years,"] provides a background on Byrnes's life, influences, and jobs in and out of politics and will explore Byrnes's political ascendancy. The second chapter, "Byrnes and the Second World War," will show how Byrnes became a pivotal figure in the U.S. admininstration in managing the challenges of WWII. The final chapter, "Byrnes and the Cold War," will examine the impact Byrnes had on U.S. Cold War policy.