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Martin, William (1888-1934), born in Geneva.
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He was correspondent of the "Journal des débats" in Berlin and later of the "Journal de Genève" in Paris;
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During the period 1920-1924 he was in charge of general studies at ILO;
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He worked with the "Journal de Genève" again from 1924-1933, until he was appointed Professor of History at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale in Zurich.
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The private papers of William Martin were bequested to the League of Nations Archives in 1976 by his son George-Henri Martin, editor at the "Tribune de Genève".
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Besides press cuttings and literary manuscripts, the papers contain, for example "conversations" (notes dictated or written by Martin after meetings), 1915-1933, and copies of his reports to the Director of the International Labour Office.
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Protection period duration: 60
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Permission: No permission necessary.
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Physical usability: Without limits
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Term of protection: None