Rowe, Oliver Reagan, 1902-1988

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Birth 1902-12-12
Death 1988-08-26

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Charlotte, N.C. industrialist and crusader for education.

Born December 12, 1902 in Newport, Tenn. During his childhood, his family moved to Charlotte, N.C. Earned B.S. in electrical engineering from UNC-Chapel Hill, 1925. Joined Charlotte firm of R.H. Bouligny Company the same year. Named vice-president in 1931 and president in 1966. Rowe reorganized the Company to form Rowe Corporation with R.H. Bouligny as a subsidiary. Retired as president of Rowe Corporation in 1985. Died August 26, 1988 in Charlotte.

From the description of Papers, 1957-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 20234882

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