Brown, John A., (John Albert), 1885-1944.

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Brown (1885-1944) graduated from Girard College in 1907 and worked for Standard Oil Company of New Jersey as their foreign production manager in Sumatra, Indonesia from 1917-1928. From 1928-1934 Brown served as president of General Petroleum Corporation and then became the president of Socony-Vacuum Oil Company from 1934 until his death in 1944.

From the description of Papers, 1897-1946 (bulk 1928-1944). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34269416

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Bali Island (Indonesia)
Trieste (Italy)
Indonesia
United States
Sumatra (Indonesia)
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Petroleum industry and trade
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Businessmen
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Birth 1885

Death 1944

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