October 17, 1952

Mr. F. G. A. Kraemer
4319 Fessenden Street N.W.
Washington 16, D.C.

Dear Kraemer:

I have been wanting to write to you ever since I returned particularly because I have been oppressed by a guilty conscience since, in fact, I did make off with your container in which we brought ice to Malcolm. I hope Britta will forgive me and if she could suggest an efficient way by which I could get it back to you, I will be glad to do so. I finally decided that if I did not write you from the office, I would never do so. Also I remember that I must owe you some money for telephone calls I made from your house and I am enclosing a check which will probably cover it.

I had a most energetic letter from your excellent mother from Great Britain and I am looking forward to seeing her when she returns here. I need not tell you how much it means to me that there is a place like yours somewhere.

With best wishes,

Yours always,

June 19, 1953

Mr. Frank L. Boyden
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Boyden:

I am writing you about the International Seminar which we
are conducting for the third time this summer. In their reports
about last year's activities all of our participants agreed that
their visit to Deerfield proved one of the high points of the
summer. I am therefore taking the liberty of asking you whether
it would be at all possible to arrange this trip again or failing
that, whether you might consent to come here and address the
group.

I am enclosing a list of this year's participants to indicate
the caliber and their background. If you should find it possible to
invite them to Deerfield, I do hope that you will permit me to
reimburse you for any expense incurred in their visit. We have
set aside Wednesday of each week for a trip and any Wednesday
between July 13 and August 29th would prove possible.

With much appreciation for your many kindnesses,

HAK:bd

DEERFIELD ACADEMY
DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

JUN 29 1953

June 25, 1953

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you for your letter
of June nineteenth. We enjoyed your
visit last year and will be very glad
to make the same arrangements for
the members of the International
Seminar to come to Deerfield.

So far as I now know, any
Wednesday, except July twenty-ninth,
which is most convenient for you
would be all right.

As you know, I am not given
to talking but I am sure that Claude
Fuess would again speak effectively
for the secondary school level in
Cambridge.

Be sure to remember us to
Professor Elliott.

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University International
Seminar
10 Weld Hall
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

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July 3, 1953

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you for your letter
of June thirtieth.

July twenty-second will be
all right for us and we will be very
glad to have your group whenever they
arrive in Deerfield.

We will be very glad to make
the same arrangements for luncheon as
last year.

I will try to see you some-
time before their arrival so as to
plan their program for the time they
are with us.

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October 13, 1953

Mrs. F. G. A. Kraemer
4319 Fessenden Street, N.W.
Washington 16, D.C.

Dear Mrs. Kraemer:

Mr. Kissinger dictated letters of introduction today for Dr. Kraemer to friends in Japan. He suggested that I send the addresses on to you so that you could forward them to Dr. Kraemer should you be writing him fairly soon. I believe Dr. Kraemer already has these names but I gather Mr. Kissinger feels he may have misplaced them during his travels. The names are:

Mr. Yasuhiro Nakasone Mr. Nakasone was a member of the 1953 Seminar.
44 Shehiro-cho He is a member of the House of Representatives
Takasaki-City of the Japanese Diet.
Gumma-Ken, JAPAN

Mr. Kiyoshi Iwamoto, Managing Editor
Kyodo News Service
2 Hibaya Park
Tokyo, JAPAN

Mr. Takashi Komatsu Mr. Komatsu is President of the Japan-
Marunouchi Building, Room 370 America Society.
Marunouchi, Tokyo
JAPAN

February 16, 1954

Dr. Frank L. Boyden
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, Massachusetts

Dear Dr. Boyden:

I hope I am not presuming too much on our brief acquaintance if I write you on behalf of a young man who I feel would profit very greatly from a private school education. I would not do so were I not convinced of the merit of the young man and also were my own acquaintances among private schools not so completely limited.

Perhaps if I give you a brief description of the background, you might be able to advise me what can be done. The boy in question is the son of a native German with whom I served in the Army. His father belongs to one of the oldest families who was not forced to leave Germany for racial reasons not for any political affiliations. Rather he left in 1938 as a moral protest and was forced to leave his wife and child behind him. Despite the fact that he was in his forties at the time, he served in the American Army and insisted on a combat assignment. He was not reunited with his family until 1946. He is one of the most truly exceptional individuals I have ever met; a conservative of the most powerful conviction, and of an integrity which I have not found matched and certainly not surpassed in my acquaintances.

Nevertheless, I think it of the utmost importance that his son have the benefit of a private school education, and this for the following reasons. For all his life, the boy has known only the unexpected. At the age of seven, he was suddenly confronted with a dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. At the age of ten, he was suddenly moved to the United States and since then he has lived in an environment which although it is excellent and highly intellectual, is not one which will give him an opportunity to take roots. The boy is extremely sensitive and, as can be expected, has excellent manners. But as you can perhaps appreciate, it is very important that he find his own definition of himself and that he do so in an environment which enables him to prove his own merit and which does not force him to live constantly in the shadow of a great man.

five constantly in the shadow of a great man, which enables him to prove he own merit and which does not force him to lose own definition of himself and that he do so in an environment but as you can percieve appreciate, it is very important that he think is extremely sensitive and, as can be expected, has excellent manners. He is not one which will give him an opportunity to take roots. The boy in an environment which allows it is excellent and highly intellectual, was essentially moved to the United States and since then he has lived powerful later when he had never seen before. At the age of ten, he At the age of seven, he was essentially confronted with a dynamic and ing reasons. For all his life, the boy has known only the unexpected. Have the benefit of a private school education, and triple for the follow- Nevertheles, I think it of the utmost importance that his son consequences.

which I have not found matched and certainly not surpassed in a conservative of the most powerful conviction, and of an intensity one of the most truly exceptional individuals. I have ever met: a assignment. He was not remiss with his family until 1969. He is at the time, he served in the American Army and instated on a compact and solid basis him. Despite the fact that he was in his forties he left in 1938 as a major process and was forced to leave his wife Germany for retail reasons not for any political affiliations. Better before to one of the oldest families who was not forced to leave the son of a native German with whom I served in the Army. He later might be able to advise me what can be done. The boy in question is [omitted] Because it I give him a brief description of the background, your

fances among private schools not so completely limited. Convinced of the worth of the young man and also were his own admi- nistration from a private school education. I would not do so were I not if I write you on behalf of a young man who I feel would benefit very much I am not presenting too much of our brief acceptance

Dear Dr. Bogen:

Dentfield, Massachusetts

Dentfield Academy

Dr. Frank I. Bogen

December 10, 1964

Dr. Frank L. Boyden

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February 16, 1954

I am writing you this letter without the knowledge of the family. But I am certain that if I were in a position to make a fairly concrete proposal to them, that something could perhaps be arranged. I also feel that they are not financially capable of carrying the whole burden of a private school education.

I would be glad to expand on these remarks, but I think this may give you a nucleus with which to work. From my own experience, I am quite convinced that for an individual in his position, the years between 15 and 17 are really the most crucial ones, and it may save him a great deal of anguish later on.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epb

Henry V. Kresinger

Sincerely yours,

him a great deal of augured fate on.
between us and his are really the most crucial ones, and it may save
quite convinced that for an individual in his position, the best
give him a welcome with which to work. From my own experience, I am
I would be glad to expand on these remarks, but I think this may
of a private school education.

beef that they are not financially capable of carrying the whole burden
proposed to them, that something could perhaps be arranged. I also
but I am certain that if I were in a position to make a fairly concrete
I am writing you this letter without the knowledge of the family.

Dr. Frank R. Bodgen

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February 16, 1934

MAR 9 1954

March 5, 1954

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thanks ever so much for your letter of
February sixteenth. I do appreciate your in-
terest in Deerfield and wish I could be of
some real help to the boy of whom you write.

At the present time, however, we have ac-
cepted twenty boys beyond our capacity and have
thirty on the preferred waiting list. I don't
think it would be fair to hold out any real en-
couragement to your friend, particularly in
view of the many disappointments which have
come to him.

I would, however, be very glad to talk
with him and his parents if you wish and am
confident that I can help arrange for a scholar-
ship at some really good school.

I hope you won't hesitate to let me know
if I can be of any possible help and assure
you of my regret that we can't do something at
Deerfield.

Be sure and remember us to Professor Elliott.

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
Executive Director
Harvard University International Seminar
10 Weld Hall
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

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March 9, 1954

Dear Dr. Boyden:

Thank you very much for your letter of March 5th. It is very kind of you to offer to help, and I of course fully understand your difficulties with respect to Deerfield.

I am not sure how we can arrange a meeting between you and the boy and his family since he lives in Washington. I think, of course, it would be an excellent solution and a great help all the more so as I know that the mother will resist very strongly, that the father will be at best luke warm, and that the boy himself can not ever imagine living away from home. For all these reasons a conversation with you might prove extremely helpful. Perhaps if I give you the address and if you should be in Washington, something could be worked out. If this should prove impossible, I will do my best to get them up here, but I am not too optimistic on that. It is Dr. F. O. A. Kramer, 4319 Fessenden Street, Washington N. W., and his telephone number is Emerson 20978.

There is very little I can add to my last letter except that I am more convinced than ever that the boy is both worthwhile and that it is imperative for him to have the benefits of at least a year of private school education. If he came to Harvard straight from home he would always remain at the periphery of things. But the psychological development is even more important than his career at Harvard or some other place, although the two are of course closely related.

If you could suggest anything that I might do, I would be glad to try it, although I fear that my own acquaintance among secondary school principals is woefully inadequate.

Once again, many thanks for your kindness.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epd

Henry V. Kieisinger

school principals is greatly inadequate.

It you could suggest anything that I might do, I would be glad
or some other place, although the two are of course closely related.

logical development is even more important than his career at Harvard
he would always remain at the bottom of things. But the above-
private school education. It he came to Harvard straight from home
it is imperative for him to have the benefits of at least a year of
am more graduated than ever that the boy is put worthwhile and that
there is very little I can do to my fast letter except that I
number is Emerson 20858.

Kramer, 4310 Rescension Street, Washington D. C., and his telephone
no. here, put I am not too optimistic on that. If he Dr. R. G. A.
out. It sure should prove irreplaceable. I will do my best to get them
address and it you should be in Washington, something could be worked
with you, you might prove extremely helpful. Perhaps it I give you the
imagine living away from home. For all these reasons a conversation
will be at best inke arm, and that the boy himself can not ever
as I know that the mother will restet very strongly, that the father
it would be an excellent solution and a great help all the more so
box and his family since he lives in Washington. I think, of course,
I am not sure how we can arrange a meeting between you and the
difficulties with respect to Deertield.

King of you to offer to help, and I of course will make every effort
Thank you very much for your letter of March 24th. It is very
difficult to express my gratitude.

Dear Dr. Boden:

Deertield, Massachusetts
Deertield Academy
Dr. Frank I. Boden

March 9, 1954

MAR 17 1954

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

March 16, 1954

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you for your letter of March ninth.
I assure you that I will be very glad to do anything
I can to be of help in the case of Dr. Kramer and his
son, and if I can possibly find time to stop by and
see him on my trip to Washington next week I will do
so, but I am not sure enough of my time to make a
definite appointment.

I realize the whole situation and agree
with your viewpoint entirely, but it is sometimes
hard for parents to understand just what a good
private school has to offer.

I hope very much that everything is going
well with you, and shall look forward to seeing you
sometime next summer if your summer school decides
to visit us again.

I'll await further word from you.

FLB/h

Dictated by Mr. Boyden, but signed in his absence
to avoid delay in mailing.

April 7, 1954

Mr. Frank L. Boyden
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield
Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Boyden:

I am sorry to be making so much of a nuisance of myself
but as I have indicated in my previous letters, you are simply
the only person I know to whom I can turn in this matter.

I have, in the meantime, talked to Dr. Kramer by telephone
and I have convinced him that sending his son to a preparatory
school next year is quite important. He has also agreed to do
whatever is necessary in submitting applications and in so far
as is possible seeing Headmasters. There will undoubtedly
still be some very strong opposition from the mother, but I
consider this now a problem that the family will have to solve
itself.

Since you were kind enough to suggest that you might be
able to assist his obtaining admission to some private school,
I should very much appreciate your advice as to what steps
to take next and to what school to apply. I know too little
about it to have any opinion of my own, except that I think
it imperative that he go to a school outside of Washington
and its environment.

I look forward to visiting Deerfield with the Seminar
this summer, and I hope that we can renew our acquaintance
then.

With many thanks and kind regards.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epb

Henry V. Klausinger

Sincerely yours,

then.

this summer, and I hope that we can renew our acquaintance
I look forward to visiting Deerfield with the Seminar
good environment.

and its environment.

it imperative that he go to a school outside of Washington
apart it to have any opinion of my own, except that I think
to take next and to what school to apply. I know too little
I should very much appreciate your advice as to what steps
able to assist his obtaining admission to some private school,
since you were kind enough to arrange that you might be
itself.

consider this now a problem that the family will have to solve
still be some very strong opposition from the mother, but I
as is possible seeing Headquarters. There will undoubtedly
whatever is necessary in submitting applications and in so far
school next year is quite important. He has also agreed to do
and I have convinced him that sending his son to a preparatory
I have, in the meantime, talked to Dr. Kramer by telephone
the only person I know to whom I can turn in this matter.
I am sorry to be making so much of a nuisance of myself.

Dear Mr. Boyden:

Massachusetts
Deerfield
Deerfield Academy
Mr. Frank J. Boyden

April 7, 1954

May 4, 1954

Dear Mr. Boyden:

I should like to thank you for your splendid hospitality and your kindness toward Dr. Kramer and myself over the weekend. An afternoon at Deerfield did more than any abstract discussion and innumerable letters that I had exchanged on the subject. Both Dr. and Mrs. Kramer are firmly convinced now that their son should go to a private school, and I myself am more than ever convinced that it is the right thing to do.

They visited Andover yesterday and although there are still some vacancies, they have a very rigid scholarship scale for applications and it appears that Dr. Kramer's income is just about their uppermost limit. I think it is a little unfortunate, because I do not believe that the usual criteria apply in this case. As I mentioned to you earlier, Dr. Kramer had to start from absolutely nothing in 1948 and for this reason has had no opportunity to save toward the education of his son. Assuming that Andover is out of the question, I will write to Hotchkiss and Taft on their behalf. I do not know whether you are acquainted with their Headmasters and you have already done so much, but if you would find it possible to drop them a note, it would certainly be appreciated. I think it was the thought of the Kramer's that they might visit these schools next weekend.

You will undoubtedly receive a note from Dr. Kramer, but he is so embarrassed about discussing financial problems that I thought it better to let you know exactly what happened at Andover myself. I am looking forward to visiting Deerfield again this summer with our Seminar. My only regret is that they will not be able to see it in full operation.

With kind regards.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epb

Henry V. Krasinger

Sincerely yours,

With kind regards.

summer with our Seminar. My only regret is that they will not
myself. I am looking forward to visiting Deerfield again this
thought it better to let you know exactly what happened at Andover
he is so embarrassed about discussing financial problems that I
You will undoubtedly receive a note from Dr. Kramer, put
they might visit these schools next weekend.

be appreciated. I think it was the thought of the Kramer's that
would find it possible to drop them a note, it would certainly
their Headmasters and you have already done so much, put it you
their behalf. I do not know whether you are acquainted with
is out of the question. I will write to Hochhies and Tatt on
to save toward the education of his son. Assuming that Andover
intend nothing in 1948 and for this reason has had no opportunity
As I mentioned to you earlier, Dr. Kramer had to start from some-
cause I do not believe that the usual criteria apply in this case.
their uppermost limit. I think it is a little unfortunate, pe-
 Applications and it appears that Dr. Kramer's income is just spent
some vacancies, they have a very rigid scholarship scale for
They visited Andover yesterday and although there are still

that it is the right thing to do.
Go to a private school, and I myself am more than ever convinced
Dr. and Mrs. Kramer are firmly convinced now that their son should
and immersable letters that I had exchanged on the subject. Both
An afternoon at Deerfield did more than any abstract discussion
and your kindness toward Dr. Kramer and myself over the weekend.
I should like to thank you for yourอบeqid hospitality

Dear Mr. Boyden:

Massachusetts
Deerfield
Deerfield Academy
Mr. Frank R. Boyden

May 4, 1944

May 4, 1954

Mr. Paul Fessenden Cruikshank
Taft School
Watertown, Connecticut

Dear Mr. Cruikshank:

I am writing to you at the suggestion of Mr. Frank Boyden and on behalf of a young friend of mine who I feel would profit very greatly from a private school education. It may seem strange that I rather than the parents are writing to you, and, in order to explain it, I think I can do no better than to put the boy's background before you.

The boy in question is the son of a native German with whom I served in the Army. His father, Dr. F. G. A. Kramer, belonged to a distinguished Prussian family who was not forced to leave Germany for racial reasons nor for any political affiliations. Rather he left in 1938 as a moral protest against the Hitler regime; and before his wife and child could follow him, the war had broken out. He did not see his family again until 1946 having served in the interval in a combat unit of the American Army where he was decorated and received a battlefield commission. Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individuals I have met: a conservative of the most powerful conviction and of an integrity that I have rarely seen matched and never surpassed.

I do believe it absolutely imperative, however, that his son have the benefit of a private school education and this for the following reasons. For all his life the boy has known only the unexpected. At the age of seven he was suddenly confronted with a dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. At the age of ten he found himself in the United States; and since then he has lived in an environment which, although excellent and admirable, is somewhat out of the experience of any of his contemporaries. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered, and he is in the upper third of his class at the Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to what he might achieve if he could find an environment which enables him to prove his own merit, where he will not always be an outsider, and where he will not be forced to live constantly in the shadow of a great man.

of a great man.
and where he will not be forced to live constantly in the shadow
him to prove his own merit, where he will not always be an outlander,
he might achieve it he could find an environment which enables
school in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to what
he is in the number among his class at the Woodrow Wilson High
borsleya. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered, and
admirable, is somewhat out of the experience of any of his confem-
then he has lived in an environment which, if strongly excellent and
the size of ten he found himself in the United States; and since
dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. At
unexpectedly. At the age of seven he was suddenly confronted with a
c following reasons. For all his life the boy has known only the
have the benefit of a private school education and this for the son
I do believe it absolutely imperative, however, that his son
integrity that I have rarely seen matched and never ambushed,
met: a conservative of the most powerful convolution and of an
Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individuals I have
where he was decorated and received a battlefield commission.
served in the interval in a combat unit of the American Army
broken out. He did not see his family again until 1948 having
gone; and before his wife and child could follow him, the war had
fallen. He left in 1938 as a moral protest against the Hitler re-
Germany for relief reasons now for any political afflictions.
to a distinguished Prussian family who was not forced to leave
I served in the Army. His father, Dr. R. O. V. Kramer, belonged
to the class of 1918. The boy in question is the son of a native German with whom
background before him.

Background before him.

to explain if, I think I can do no better than to put the point, a
that I rather than the brutes are writing to him, and, in order
to avoid greatly from a private school education. It may seem strange
and on behalf of a kind friend of mine who I feel would benefit
I am writing to him at the suggestion of Mr. Frank Bolden

Dear Mr. Crnkapank:

Waterford, Connecticut

Taft School

Mr. Paul Reasenden Crnkapank

May 4, 1934

Mr. Cruikshank

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May, 4, 1954

I am writing to you about him so late in the year because, for very natural reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the family of the desirability of a private school education until very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boyden for several weeks and he invited the family to visit him at Deerfield last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of a private school education, but, unfortunately, Deerfield is full. Mr. Boyden, therefore, suggested approaching you. You may hear from him about this directly.

In all fairness, I must tell you about an additional problem, all the more embarrassing for a family of this particular background, Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Legal Affairs in the Office of Military Government of the Department of the Army, a position which pays $11,000. This would ordinarily be an income on which a private school education could be afforded. However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948, he was without any capital whatever. He had four dependents and had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a measure of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

You are sure to hear from Dr. Kramer directly, but I thought it best to put the case before you. Despite my friendship for the family, I would not do so were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit and the considerable ability of the boy. I am convinced that he is now going through the crucial period of his life and in addition to the normal benefits of a private school, it would save him a great deal of anguish.

HAX:ebp

Dr. Kramer's address in Washington is 4319 Fessenden Street, Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C.

Dr. Kramer's address in Washington is 4319 Reaenden Street.

HAK:ep

Henry V. Klaasner

leave him a great deal of anguish.
addition to the normal penalties of a private school, it would
that he is now going through the crucial period of his life and in
merit and the considerable spilloff of the boy. I am convinced
family. I would not do so were I not convinced of the extraordinary
it past to but the case before him. Debit me with lengthening for the
You are able to hear from Dr. Kramer directly, but I thought
of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a measure
he was without any capital whatever. He had long debentures and
However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948,
be an income on which a private school education could be afforded.
the Army, a position which pays $11,000. This would ordinarily
Ufficia in the Office of Military Government of the Department of
Gronndt, Dr. Kramer, at the moment Head of the Office of Legal
all the more embarrassing for a family of this baroque pack-
In all fairness, I must tell you about an additional problem.

From him about this directly.

Mr. Boden, therefore, abridged abrading you. You may hear
state school education, put, unfortunately, Deerfield is liffy.
weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of a bril-
weeks and he invited the family to visit him at Deerfield last
cently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boden for several
of the dearliness of a private school education until very re-
ally normal reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the family
I am writing to you about him so late in the year because, for

Mr. Crichton

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May, 4, 1944

May 4, 1954

Mr. George Van Santwoord
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville, Connecticut

Dear Mr. Van Santwoord:

a great man.

where he will not be forced to live constantly in the shadow of
broke his own merit, where he will not always be an outlander, and
achieve it he could find an environment which enables him to
in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to what he might
in the number third of his class at the Woodrow Wilson High School
arises. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered, and he is
able, is somewhat out of the experience of any of his contempor-
ers, is lived in an environment which, although excellent and equal-
ate to him he found himself in the United States and since then
dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. At the
unexcused. At the age of seven he was suddenly contrasted with a
following reason. For all his file the boy has known only the
have the penalty of a private school education and this for the
I do believe it sp ecially imperative, however, that his son
integrity that I have rarely seen matched and never embarrassed.
met: a conservative of the most powerful conviction and of an
Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individuals I have
where he was decorated and received a patfielded commission.
erved in the interval in a combat unit of the American Army
broken out. He did not see his family again until 1948 leaving
game; and before his wife and child could follow him, the war had
rather he felt in 1938 as a moral protest against the Higher re-
Germany for moral reasons nor for any political stiltizations.
I served in the Army. His father, Dr. E. G. A. Kramer, belonged
The boy in question is the son of a native German with whom
background before him.

to explain it. I think I can do no better than to put the boy's
that I rather than the parents are writing to him, and, in order
very greatly from a private school education. It may seem strange
and on behalf of a young friend of mine who I feel would benefit
I am writing to him at the suggestion of Mr. Frank Bogen

Dear Mr. Van Santwoord:

Lepeville, Connection
Hochfass School
Mr. George Van Santwoord

May 4, 1934

Mr. Van Santvoord

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May, 4, 1954

I am writing to you about him so late in the year because, for very natural reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the family of the desirability of a private school education until very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boyden for several weeks, and he invited the family to visit him at Deerfield last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of a private school education, but, unfortunately, Deerfield is full. Mr. Boyden, therefore, suggested approaching you. [You may hear directly from him about this.]

In all fairness, I must tell you about an additional problem all the more embarrassing for a family of this particular background. Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Legal Affairs in the Office of Military Government of the Department of the Army, a position which pays $11,000. This would ordinarily be an income on which a private school education could be afforded. However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948, he was without any capital whatever. He had four dependents and had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a measure of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

[You are sure to hear from Dr. Kramer directly, but I thought it best to put the case before you. Despite my friendship for the family, I would not do so were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit and the considerable ability of the boy. I am convinced that he is now going through the crucial period of his life and in addition to the normal benefits of a private school, it would save him a great deal of anguish.

HAK:ebp

Dr. Kremer's address in Washington is 4319 Fessenden Street, Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C.
Dr. Kramer's address in Washington is 4313 Peabody Street.

HAK:epb

Henry A. Kiesinger

Sincerely yours,

would save him a great deal of anguished, and in addition to the normal penalties of a private school, it preceded that he is now going through the crucial period of his life daily merit and the considerable agility of the boy. I am confident the family. I would not so be, were I not convinced of the extraor-

of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary. Had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a messie he was without any capital whatever. He had four dependents and However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948, he an income on which a private school education could be afforded. The Army, a post on which pays $11,000. This would considerably Affairs in the Office of Military Government of the Department of Ground. Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Naval

In all fairness, I want to tell you spent an additional problem directly from him about this. Mr. Boden, therefore, suggested abscission you. You may bear a private school education, put, unfortunately, Deerfield is full. Last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of several weeks, and he invited the family to attend him at Deerfield very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boden for family of the desirability of a private school education until for very normal reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the

Mr. Van Santvoord

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May 4, 1944

May 5, 1954

Mr. Thomas Oates
Director of Admissions
St. Paul's School
Concord, New Hampshire

Dear Mr. Oates:

of a great man, and where he will not be forced to live constantly in the shadow of his own merit, where he will not always be an outcast, what he might achieve if he could find an environment which endles
High School in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to and he is in the upper third of his class at the Woodrow Wilson
contemboraries. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered, and admirable, if somewhat out of the experience of any of his since then he has lived in an environment which, although excellent At the age of ten he found himself in the United States; and with a dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. the unconfessed. At the age of seven he was apparently contrasted the following reasons. For all his life the boy has known only son have the benefit of a private school education and the ten I do believe it absolutely inoperative, however, that his

grit that I have rarely seen matched and never embarrassed. A conservative of the most benevolent conviction and of an intense Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individuals I have met; where he was decorated and received a battlefield commission. Served in the interval in a combat unit of the American Army broken out. He did not see his family again until 1946 having first he left in 1938 as a war correspondent against the Hitler Germany ten days reasons for, and political situations. to a distinguished Prussian family who were not forced to leave I served in the Army. His father, Dr. R. O. V. Kramer, belonged to a distinguished Jewish family who were not forced to leave I served in the Army. His father, Dr. R. O. V. Kramer, belonged to a distinguished Jewish family who were not forced to leave

packaged before him.

to explain it. I think I can do no better than to put the boy's
supp I rather than the bards are writing to him, and, in order
to greatly from a private school education. It may seem strange
and on behalf of a long friend of mine who I feel would profit
I am writing to you at the suggestion of Mr. Frank Holden

Dear Mr. Oates:

Concord, New Hampshire
St. Benj. School
Director of Admissions
Mr. Thomas Oates

May 2, 1934

Mr. Oates

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May 5, 1954

I am writing to you about him so late in the year because, for very natural reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the family of the desirability of a private school education until very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boyden for several weeks, and he invited the family to visit him at Deerfield last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of a private school education, but, unfortunately, Deerfield is full. Mr. Boyden, therefore, suggested approaching you. I fully realize how late it is to start such inquiries, yet I feel it is so important that this boy go to a private school that I am hopeful something might be done. I might add that the boy is sixteen and presumably would come to St. Paul's for the last two years of his preparatory school education.

In all fairness, I must tell you about an additional problem, all the more embarrassing for a family of this particular background. Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Legal Affairs in the Office of Military Government of the Department of the Army, a position which pays $11,000. This would ordinarily be an income on which a private school education could be afforded. However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948, he was without any capital whatever. He had four dependents and had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a measure of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

Despite my friendship for the family, I would not put the case before you were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit and the considerable ability of the boy. I am convinced that he is now going through the crucial period of his life and in addition to the normal benefits of a private school, it would save him a great deal of anguish. I would appreciate it very much if you could let me know what his chances might be, and if there is a possibility of his being taken next fall, I would put you directly in touch with Dr. Kramer.

HAK:ebp

HVK:epb

Henry A. Klaasinger

Sincerely yours,

directly in touch with Dr. Kramer.
If a possibility of his being taken next fall, I would but don
if you could let me know what his chances might be, and if there
him a great deal of interest. I would appreciate it very much
than to the normal benefits of a private school, it would save
is now going through the crucial period of his life and in addi-
tion the considerable difficulty of the boy. I am convinced that he
case before you were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit
Despite my friendship for the family, I would not but the
of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a measure
he was without any capital whatever. He had long dependents and
However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948,
be an income on which a private school education could be afforded.
of the Army, a position which pays $11,000. This would ordinarily
Attains in the Office of Military Government of the Department
Ground. Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Legal
all the more embarrassing for a family of this particular back-
In all cases, I must tell you spent an additional problem.

of his preparatory school education.
and breakfast would come to St. Pauls for the last two days
but something might be done. I might add that the boy is sixteen
so important that this boy go to a private school that I am bebe-
realize how late it is to start such industries, but I feel it is
toff. Mr. Bogen, therefore, angated approaching him. I told
of a private school education, but, unfortunately, he field is
tield last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity
several weeks, and he invited the family to visit him at Deer-
very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Bogen for
tamily of the desirability of a private school education until
for very natural reasons. I had not succeeded in convincing the
I am writing to you about him so late in the year because,

Mr. Oates

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May 2, 1944

THE TAFT SCHOOL
WATERTOWN
CONNECTICUT

PAUL CRUIKSHANK
HEADMASTER

MAY 7 1954

May 6, 1954

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger, Executive Director
Harvard University International Seminar
10 Weld Hall
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Your most interesting letter about Dr. Kramer
and his boy is very much appreciated. I can understand
your interest in this youngster and your eagerness to be
of help. From what you have told me about the situation,
it would surely appear that an experience in a private
boarding school could be helpful to this youngster and
his best development.

Unfortunately, I fear I am not going to be able
to write you a very helpful response. Our enrollment in
our top classes is also full, and we could not at this time
add any boys in those groups. Also, our scholarship funds
have all been allotted for this coming year.

I am sincerely sorry that I am not going to be
able to be of some help in this situation which calls for
sympathy and understanding. I appreciate your good letter.
I am only sorry that my response cannot be a more helpful
one.

PC/mr

May 6, 1954

Mr. Lawrence Noble
Director of Admissions
Groton School
Groton, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Noble:

As you suggested in our telephone conversation of yesterday, I am writing to you today to put before you the case of a young friend of mine who I feel would profit very greatly from a private school education. It may seem strange that I rather than the parents are writing to you, and, in order to explain it, I think I can do no better than to put the boy's background before you.

The boy in question is the son of a native German with whom I served in the Army. His father, Dr. F. G. A. Kramer, belonged to a distinguished Prussian family who left Germany not for any racial reasons but as a moral protest against the Hitler regime; and before his wife and child could follow him, the war had broken out. He did not see his family again until 1946 having served in the interval in a combat unit of the American Army where he was decorated and received a battlefield commission. Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individuals I have met: a conservative of the most powerful conviction and of an integrity that I have rarely seen matched and never surpassed.

I do believe it absolutely imperative, however, that his son have the benefit of a private school education and this for the following reasons: for all his life the boy has known only the unexpected. At the age of seven he was suddenly confronted with a dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before. At the age of ten he found himself in the United States; and since then he has lived in an environment which, although excellent and admirable, is somewhat out of the experience of any of his contemporaries. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered, and he is in the upper third of his class at the Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to what he might achieve if he could find an environment which enables him to prove his own merit, where he will not always be an outsider, and where he will not be forced to live constantly in the shadow of a great man.

shadow of a great man.

aiden, and where he will not be forced to live constantly in the
him to prove his own merit, where he will not always be an out-
what he might achieve if he could find an environment which enables
High School in Washington. There is, in my opinion, no limit to
and he is in the upper third of his class at the Woodrow Wilson
contemporaries. The boy is extremely sensitive and well-mannered,
and admirable, is somewhat out of the experience of any of his
since then he has lived in an environment which, according to excellent
At the age of ten he found himself in the United States; and
with a dynamic and powerful father whom he had never seen before.
the unexpected. At the age of seven he was suddenly contrasted
the following reasons: for all his life the boy has known only
son have the benefit of a private school education and this for
I do believe it absolutely imperative, however, that his
ambassaaded.

digna I have met: a conservative of the most powerful conviction
compulsion. Dr. Kramer is one of the truly exceptional individual-
American Army where he was decorated and received a patriciate
1946 having served in the interval in a combat unit of the
to the war had broken out. He did not see his family again until
Hitler regime; and before his wife and child could follow him,
not for any political reasons but as a sort of protest against the
belonged to a distinguished Prussian family who left Germany
from whom I served in the Army. His father, Dr. B. G. A. Kramer,
The boy in question is the son of a native German with
lone you.

I think I can go no further than to but the boy's background be-
the parents are writing to you, and, in order to explain it, I
vate school education. It may seem strange that I rather than
friend of mine who I teet would brobit very quietly from a boy-
I am writing to you today to but before you the case of a long
As you understand in our telephone conversation of yesterday,

Dear Mr. Mopfe:

Croton, Massachusetts
Croton School
Director of Admissions
Mr. Lawrence Mopfe

May 8, 1944

Mr. Lawrence Noble

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May 6, 1954

I am writing to you about him so late in the year because, for very natural reasons, I had not succeeded in convincing the family of the desirability of a private school education until very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Boyden for several weeks, and he invited the family to visit him at Deerfield last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity of a private school education, but, unfortunately, Deerfield is full and this may not be the best place for other reasons. I fully realize that these inquiries are reaching you at a very late date, yet I am so convinced of the importance of exposing the boy to the kind of environment that Groton offers that I am hopeful that something might be done.

Despite my friendship for the family, I would not put the case before you were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit and the considerable ability of the boy. I am convinced that he is now going through the crucial period of his life and in addition to the normal benefits of a private school, it would save him a great deal of anguish. I would appreciate it very much if you could let me know what his chances might be; and if there is a possibility of his being taken next fall, I would put you directly in touch with Dr. Kramer.

Thank you for your kindness in considering this at all and in talking to me about it. Since, in a sense, the merit of this case depends on myself, you may wish to make some inquiries. I think Dean Bundy knows me as well as anyone, but I should like to stress that I have not discussed this particular problem with him.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epb

Henry V. Klaeving

Sincerely home.

with him.

to areas that I have not discussed this particular problem
think Dean Buehl knows me as well as anyone, but I should like
case debate on myself, you may wish to make some inquiries. I
in telling to me about it. Since, in a sense, the merit of this
Thank you for your kindness in considering this at all and

is a possibility of his being taken next week. I would but you
if you could let me know what his chances might be; and if there
him a great deal of thankless. I would appreciate it very much
from the normal penance of a private school. It would save
is now going through the crucial period of his file and in aggre-
gation considerable speed of the pay. I am convinced that he
case before you were I not convinced of the extraordinary merit
Debitte my friendship for the family. I would not but the
sure of scholarship help will undoubtedly be necessary.

had to start completely from scratch. For these reasons, a wear-
he was without any capital whatever. He had four dependents and
However, when Dr. Kramer returned to the United States in 1948,
be an income on which a private school education could be afforded.
the Army, a position which pays $1,000. This would ordinarily
Awards in the Office of Military Government of the Department of
Ground. Dr. Kramer is at the moment Head of the Office of Relief
all the more embarrassing for a family of this particular pack-
In all fairness, I must tell you about an additional problem,

believe that something might be done.
the pay to the kind of environment that Croton otters that I am
late date, yet I am so concerned of the importance of exhorting
fully realize that these industries are reaching you at a very
tail and this may not be the best place for other reasons. I
of a private school education, put, unfortunately, Deerfield is
tied last weekend. He was able to convince them of the necessity
several weeks, and he invited the family to attend him at Deer-
very recently. I had discussed the problem with Mr. Bogen for
to the desirability of a private school education until
for very natural reasons. I had not succeeded in convincing the
I am writing to you about him so late in the year because,

Mr. Lawrence Mopfe

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May 6, 1944

THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL

LAKEVILLE, CONNECTICUT
GEORGE VAN SANTVOORD, M.A., B.LITT.
HEADMASTER

MAY 10 1954

May 6, 1954

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
10 Weld Hall
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

I have read with great interest
your good letter of May 4 received today.

I want to assure you that we will
do everything we can to help in the problem facing
young Kramer. I only wish he might have applied
earlier since we have now moved pretty far ahead in
accepting boys for admission next September and
particularly in the allocation of scholarship aid.
But if Dr. Kramer writes us, we will certainly try
to give sympathetic attention to his son.

Our regular policy is to have per-
sonal interviews with candidates for admission and
particularly with boys applying for scholarships.
One of our masters was in Washington during our spring
holiday for this purpose.

I make only one suggestion about this
boy: In view of his general background and experience,
might he gain something from membership in a small
school? A number of such schools are of excellent quality.
For a boy lacking in self-confidence it is sometimes
easier to establish himself effectively and obtain some
degree of leadership in a small group.

We will be interested to have word
from Dr. Kramer and from what you write I judge we will
hear from him in the very near future.

GVS:GS

LTD

MAY 11 1954

GROTON SCHOOL
GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS

May 10, 1954

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you very much for your letter of May 6th, confirming our telephone conversation the other day and supplying us with the history and background of Dr. F. G. A. Kramer and his family. From what you have written, the boy would seem to me to be just the sort whom we should be interested in having at Groton and who would justify a scholarship award. I only wish we could have known sooner about the possibility of his being a candidate.

As I told you on the telephone, we have at the present time filled the School to absolute capacity for coming year and our scholarship funds have been alloted. In this situation, I cannot be encouraging to you about the possibility of our even having a place for Doctor Kramer's son regardless of the scholarship angle. I should prefer, however, not to close the door completely because his case is such an interesting one and there is always the possibility, however remote it may now seem, of an unexpected vacancy occurring.

I cannot help but feel, however, that it would be probably best for you and the Kramers to go ahead with plans for another school because of our enrollment situation. Whether you do this or not, I shall be glad to let you know how matters stand at the end of the year with regard to the possibility of our having a place for young Kramer.

If the parents do wish us to consider the boy on the contingency outlined above, will you kindly ask them to fill out the enclosed questionnaire and to write me immediately so that we may secure the information which we shall need from the boy's school?

With kind regards, and looking forward to hearing
from you.

Enclosure

May 11, 1954

Mr. George Van Santvoord
The Hotchkiss School
Lakeville, Connecticut

Dear Mr. Van Santvoord:

It was kind of you to reply so promptly to my letter. I fully
understand the difficulties raised by the late application. I
should think that Dr. Kramer would be willing to come to Lakeville
if that should be convenient for you.

I am leaving matters now for Dr. Kramer himself, but there
is one point I should like to clarify because I may have given you
the wrong impression. The difficulty with young Kramer is not
that he lacks self-confidence but that he lacks definition. I
think he has been elected president of either his class in High
School or his church group, I am not sure which, and in any case
he has done quite well in his personal relationships. On the
other hand, it is very noticeable that he has grown up in an environ-
ment that, even though it is admirable, is not such that will
make his path easier later on. I think to be almost an American
may prove more difficult to him later than to be a complete for-
eigner. I have every confidence that if he could live in an
environment that has less of a crisis atmosphere and less of a
spirit of exaltation while at the same time maintaining high
standards, he would soon develop in an extraordinary manner. You
would, of course, be a better judge of this than I, but it is
my belief that a school of medium size would prove more suitable.
This, incidentally, is also the belief of Mr. Boyden who has
seen the young man and whose original reaction had been very simi-
lar to yours.

Thank you again for your consideration.

HAK:ebp

HAK:epb

Henry V. Klausinger

Sincerely yours,

I am to you.
seen the young man and whose original reaction had been very sim-
ilar to yours.
This, incidentally, is also the letter of Mr. Bogen who has
my letter that a school of medium size would prove more useful.
would, of course, be a better judge of this than I, but it is
standard, he would soon develop in an extraordinary manner. You
aspire of exaltation while at the same time maintaining high
environment that has less of a criteria atmosphere and less of a
genera. I have every confidence that it he could live in an
way prove more difficult to him later than to be a complete lon-
make his own easier later on. I think to be almost an American
ment that, even though it is desirable, is not enough that will
other hand, it is very noticeable that he has grown up in an enerv-
ate he has done quite well in his personal relationships. On the
school or his church group, I am not some which, and in my case
think he has been elected president of either his class in High
school or he has been elected president of either his class in High
the wrong impression. The difficulty with some Kramers is not
is one being I should like to clarify because I may have given you
I am leaving matters now for Dr. Kramer himself, put there
it that should be convenient for you.
should think that Dr. Kramer would be willing to come to Newville
understand the difficulties raised by the late宣sation. I
It was kind of you to reply so promptly to my letter. I fully

Dear Mr. Van Santvoord:

Newville, Connections
The Hotchkiss School
Mr. George Van Santvoord

May 11, 1944

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COPY

GROTON SCHOOL

Groton, Massachusetts

May 10, 1954

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you very much for your letter of May 6th, confirming our telephone conversation the other day and supplying us with the history and background of Dr. F. G. A. Kramer and his family. From what you have written, the boy would seem to be just the sort whom we should be interested in having at Groton and who would justify a scholarship award. I only wish we could have known sooner about the possibility of his being a candidate.

As I told you on the telephone, we have at the present time filled the School to absolute capacity for the coming year and our scholarship funds have been alloted. In this situation, I cannot be encouraging to you about the possibility of our even having a place for Dr. Kramer's son regardless of the scholarship angle. I should prefer, however, not to close the door completely because his case is such an interesting one and there is always the possibility, however remote it may now seem, of an unexpected vacancy occurring.

If the parents do wish us to consider the boy on the contingency outlined above, will you kindly ask them to fill out the enclosed questionnaire and to write me immediately so that we may secure the information we shall need from the boy's school?

Director of Admissions
Lawrence M. Mopfe

Sincerely yours,

Information we shall need from the boy's school?
Diplomatisme and to write me immediately so that we may assemble the
confined above, will you kindly ask them to fill out the enclosed

Kramer.

Dear with regard to the hospitality of our having a place for you.
I shall be glad to let you know how matters stand at the end of the
because of our enrollment at this institution. Whether you do this or not,
for you and the Kramers to be ahead with plans for another school

I cannot help but feel, however, that it would be properly best

remote it may now seem, of an unexpected nature occurring,
if and only an interesting one and there is always the hospitality, however
bien, however, not to close the door completely because his case
for Dr. Kramer's son regardless of the scholarship angle. I should
encourage to you apart the hospitality of our even having a place
scholarship funds have been allotted. In this situation, I cannot be
lified the School to appropriate capacity for the coming year and em

dility of his being a candidate.
ship award. I only wish we could have known earlier spent the heart-
be interested in having at Groton and who would justify a scholar-

You have written, the boy would seem to be that the sort whom we should
and background of Dr. E. G. A. Kramer and his family. From what

telephone conversation the other day and understanding me with the history
Thank you very much for your letter of May 6th, confirming our

Dear Mr. Klaasen:

May 10, 1934

Groton, Massachusetts

GROTON SCHOOL

COBY

May 11, 1954

Mr. Lawrence M. Noble
Director of Admissions
Groton School
Groton, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Noble:

Thank you very much for your kind letter of May 10th. I, too, am sorry that I did not approach you before this because I am convinced that in many respects Groton would represent the toughest challenge but also the greatest opportunity to young Kramer. It was simply a case of not being able to convince the family in time that another separation would be beneficial. In any case, I should be very grateful to you if you kept me informed about the possibilities at your school.

I have turned over the application blank to Dr. Kramer and no doubt you will hear from him shortly.

With kind regards.

HAK:ebp

MAY 21, 1954

May 21, 1954

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you for your letter of May
fourth, which I should have answered sooner.
However, the pressure in the last few weeks
with admissions and our own work has seriously
handicapped my correspondence.

I would now be very glad to give any
time you wish to the Kramers, and if a word to
Taft or Hotchkiss or Andover would be helpful,
to write. Possibly by this time they have
made a definite decision, and if so a letter
would not be helpful.

I am very sorry not to have been
able to respond more quickly.

We are looking forward to having
the foreign students with us next summer, and
hope that you will plan to come with them.

k