Marjorie M. Whiteman

Overview

Marjorie M. Whiteman born Liberty Center, OH November 30, 1898 (d. 1986). American authority on international law; editor of classic Digest of International Law (1963-72); helped draft UN Charter 1945 and Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1949; legal counsel to Eleanor Roosevelt in UN Human Rights Commission; originated concept of consultation in inter-American affairs 1936; rescued documents of Charter of Organization of American States (OAS) in Bogotá revolution 1948; adviser on Law of the Sea 1958; first State Dept. Counselor for International Law 1965.

Quotations

“This Digest of International Law treats of public international law and related matters, particularly during the last two decades. . . The author has not attempted to adopt the role of prophetess. She has endeavored to treat of materials in an objective fashion.” (Intro.; photo intlawgirls)