technical and humanitarian programs in limited operation for the duration of the war. In 1946 he turned over the League's assets and functions to the newly-established United Nations. Honours In 1921, he was created an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Notes References Avenol, Joseph. "The Future of the League of Nations." International Affairs 13.2 (1934): 143-158. online Barros, James, Betrayal from Within: Joseph Avenol, Secretary-General of the League of Nations, 1933-1940. New Haven, Ct.: Yale University Press, 1969. . Marbeau Michel, La Société des Nations. Vers un monde multilatéral : (1919-1946), Presses Universitaires François Rabelais, mars 2017, 320 p. Marbeau Michel, "Réflexions sur un haut fonctionnaire français devenu Secrétaire général de la Société des Nations", Relations internationales, n°75, automne 1993, pp. 345-361. External links History of his administration Short biography 1879 births 1952 deaths People from Deux-Sèvres Honorary Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire Secretaries General of the League of Nations