A. Alfred Taubman papers 1950-2011

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A. Alfred Taubman papers 1950-2011

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A. Alfred Taubman is an entrepreneur, real estate developer and philanthropist. The Taubman collection consists of business and personal records documenting his development of retail and mixed-use real estate projects, his role as a leader in the real estate industry in Michigan and nationally, his transformation of Sotheby’s, his investments and business interests, his contributions to the arts, to American educational institutions, and to the city of Detroit.

ca. 220 linear feet (in 245 boxes), 3 tubes, 20 oversize volumes, and 12 display panels.

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Bentley Historical Library

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