Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The British Commonwealth; The Near East and Africa, Volume III

891.42/84: Telegram

The Minister in Iran (Dreyfus) to the Secretary of State

Tehran, October 15, 1941—11 a.m.
[Received 1:16 p.m.]

190. The Minister of Education informs me that he has invited Doctor Paul Monroe of Columbia University to come to Iran as head of a commission to make a survey of Iran’s educational problem. He stated that he would appreciate the Department’s assistance in enlisting Doctor Paul’s cooperation.

I am of the opinion that such a commission would have a good effect on American-Iranian relations and that the idea should be encouraged if the Department feels such a course is wise under present conditions.

Dreyfus