John B. Price papers Price (John B.) papers circa 1968-1977
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Brown University.
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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...
Price, John B., 1920-1998
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John B. Price (1920-1998) graduated from Brown University in 1943. He entered the U.S. Army immediately after graduation and served with the 69th Infantry Division, which joined the Russian army at the Elbe River in May 1945. Price joined Brown University's business staff as an accountant in 1948 and became the University's Controller in 1954. In 1966 he became the Business Manager and Controller, with responsibilities for purchasing and special services, budgeting, and plant, housi...