Oliver S. Crosby
Oliver Sexsmith "Mike" Crosby (April 27, 1920 to October 25, 2014) was an American diplomat who served as
United States Ambassador to Guinea. He was the son of the classicist Henry Lamar Crosby
.
Early life and education
The son of Henry Lamar Crosby, Oliver S. Crosby was born April 27, 1920, in Philadelphia.[1] He received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1946, where he was the last member of the Zelosophic Society, and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University 1947.[2] From 1942 to 1946 he served in the United States Navy.[2]
Between 1952 and 1953 Crosby studied
German at Harvard University and, from 1964 to 1965 took additional courses at the National War College.[2]
Career
Crosby joined the
United States Ambassador to Guinea, was deputy chief of mission in Lagos.[2] Prior to his appointment as ambassador to Guinea, Crosby was nominated as ambassador to Madagascar, however, that nomination was ultimately withdrawn due to worsening U.S. relations with Madagascar.[3] His tenure as ambassador to Guinea lasted from 1977 to 1980.[4]
Personal life
In 1980, Crosby retired to Maine.[5] He was twice married and had three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Oliver Sexsmith "Mike" Crosby". Ellsworth American. October 29, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ University of California at Santa Barbara. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Robert V. Keeley" (PDF). Foreign Affairs Oral History Project. Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Oliver Sexsmith Crosby (1920–2014)". state.gov. United States Department of State. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Oliver Sexsmith Crosby". Bangor Daily News. October 30, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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