Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Warren M. Christopher : oral history, 1999.
Creator: | Christopher, Warren, 1925-2011 | Project: | Carnegie Corporation project. Pt. 2. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 20 pages sound recording 1 audiocassette (43 min.) : digital. | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteLawyer, politician.
Scope and Contents(b. 1925); United States Secretary of State 1993-96; Carnegie Corporation of New York [Carnegie] board of directors 1987-90, chairman 1990-92: impressions of Carnegie board, calculated risks of grant-making, involvement in programs for childhood education and preventing deadly conflict, role of president David A. Hamburg; influence of Carnegie Commission reports and activities on policymakers; importance of philanthropic interest in foreign affairs; challenges facing new foundations; evaluation of foundation work; relationship of philanthropy, government and academia; interest in education and public service; personal highlights of association with Carnegie.
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright held by The Carnegie Corporation of New York, 2005.
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