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Description
Personal and professional papers of 20th century American businessman Donald M. Nelson.
Background
Donald Marr Nelson (1888-1959) was an executive vice-president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, director of priorities of the
United States Office of Production Management from 1941 to 1942, chairman of the War Production Board from 1942 to 1944, and
president of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers from 1945 to 1947.
Extent
30.55 Linear Feet
(21 boxes, 50 volumes, 1 folder, 1 record, 1 roll)
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Availability
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