Leon Fraser Papers, 1897-1945 [Bulk Dates: 1924-1943]

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Leon Fraser Papers, 1897-1945 [Bulk Dates: 1924-1943]

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Leon Fraser held a variety of administrative positions in both government and private industry, and he served as a director, trustee, chairman, and treasurer for a number of prominent businesses and charitable organizations. He earned his PhD from Columbia University and taught public law there as well. Fraser committed suicide in 1945 at his summer home in North Granville, New York. The Papers consist of business and personal correspondence, materials related to his professional activities, and a small section of personal papers. The bulk of the materials range in date from 1924-1943.

28 linear feet (7 document boxes, 21 record containers, 3 flat boxes)

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347685

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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