Barrett, John, 1866-1938

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Barrett, John, 1866-1938
Date of birth
1866-11-28
Date of death
1938-10-17
Gender
male
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 31988458
Wikidata: Q3890792
Library of congress: n 85307550
OCoLC: oca01561200
Sources of Information
  • P&P data from LOT 9808 for Johnston, F. B. Ceremonies for Pan American Union Building cornerstone laying, 1908:photo caption (John Barrett)
  • LC data base, 4-8-86(hdg.: Barrett, John, 1866-1938)
  • Brazil the extraordinary, 1916 :p. 1 (John Barrett, Director General of the Pan American Union; formerly U.S. Minister to Argentina, Panama and Colombia)
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Wikipedia description:

John Barrett (November 28, 1866 – October 17, 1938) was a United States diplomat and one of the most influential early directors general of the Pan American Union. On his death, the New York Times commented that he had "done more than any other person of his generation to promote closer relations among the American republics".

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