Urban, Nelson.

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Executive with Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Nelson Urban graduated from Antioch College in 1929 and worked at Pioneer from 1930 to 1970, beginning as sales manager. Urban was the first person hired at Pioneer by its founder, Henry A. Wallace, and he ended his career as executive vice president.

From the description of Papers, 1932-1960. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 19417302

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creatorOf Baker, Raymond F., 1906-1999. Papers, 1927-1977 (bulk 1927-1967). Iowa State University, Parks Library
creatorOf Urban, Nelson. Papers, 1932-1960. Iowa State University, Parks Library
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associatedWith Baker, Raymond F., 1906-1999. person
associatedWith Lehmann, Fred W., Jr. person
associatedWith Newlin, Jay. person
associatedWith Pioneer Hi-Bred International. corporateBody
associatedWith Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Iowa
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Broilers (Poultry)
Chickens
Corn
Corn
Hybrid corn
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Active 1927

Active 1977

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