American Foundation Activities in Europe, 1920-1980

American foundations like Rockefeller and Ford played a significant role in 20th-century trans-Atlantic relations. This volume assembles contributions from an international conference exploring their work across countries and cultures through bilateral and international projects. The research focuses on the period from 1920 to 1980, examining philanthropy's intersection with government and scholarship.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the role of private foundations in cultural diplomacy based on descriptions of their trans-Atlantic projects.
• Studying networks of patronage and institutional influence based on case studies of specific foundations and programs.
• Researching the intersection of philanthropy and government policy in international relations during the 20th century.
• Examining the impact of American foundations on European intellectual, scientific, and administrative development.

Strengths

• Focuses on a specific historical period (1920-1980) and geographic scope (American foundations in Europe).
• Draws from contributions of an international conference, suggesting multiple scholarly perspectives.
• Examines specific, named foundations like Rockefeller and Ford, providing concrete case studies.

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Provenance

Source

Giuliana Gemelli (editor), based on contributions from an international conference held in Amalfi in 2001.

Collection Method

Likely contains compiled scholarly papers and historical analysis.

Time Range

1920-1980

Geography

Europe, with a focus on trans-Atlantic (U.S.-Europe) relations.