James P. Cordes papers, 1961-1990.

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James P. Cordes papers, 1961-1990.

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Press releases, news clippings, organizational charts, retirement party announcements, employee protest art, and corporate promotional literature collected by Jim Cordes, a St. Paul (Minn.) employee of Unisys Corporation, an information systems company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

0.4 cu. ft. (1 box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6684280

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