Manuscript Division Cristián García-Godoy Papers

Cristián García-Godoy Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS85301

Scope and Content Note

The papers of Cristián García-Godoy (1924-2011) span the years 1967-1988. The papers are in English and Spanish and contain two book drafts on Argentine history, including his work on the papers of José de San Martín and two reports and one draft of a report. The reports are related to García-Godoy's work at the Organization of American States.

Dates

Creation: 1967-1988

Language of Materials

Collection material in English and Spanish

Access and Restrictions

The papers of Cristián García-Godoy are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Copyright Status

The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Cristián García-Godoy is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Biographical Note

Cristián García-Godoy was born on June 3, 1924, in Mendoza, Argentina. He was educated at La Salle Colegio Carmen Arriola de Marin in Buenos Aires province and earned a law degree from the University of Buenos Aires. After an early career in banking and a position as minister of the economy of Rio Negro province, García-Godoy came to Washington, D.C., as an international civil servant in the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States. Concurrently, García-Godoy pursued his interest in Argentine history publishing books and articles and teaching history at the Argentine School of Washington, D.C. He founded the San Martín Society of the United States. García-Godoy retired from the Organization of American States in 1989 as Director of the Department of International Treaties. He died March 8, 2011, in McLean, Virginia.

Extent

5 items
2 containers
8 linear feet

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Additional Description

Abstract

Drafts of writings and reports of historian, civil servant, and educator Cristián García-Godoy concerning José de San Martín, Argentina, and the Organization of American States.