John E. Rovensky Papers, 1920-1968 (bulk 1920-1929)

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John E. Rovensky Papers, 1920-1968 (bulk 1920-1929)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/156029358

The John E. Rovensky Papers document his work as an economist, in which he espoused monetary stabilization and the Federal Reserve, and are comprised of correspondence, offprints, newspaper clippings, and manuscripts.

1.04 linear feet (3 boxes)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6901443

Princeton University Library

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Rovensky, John E. (John Edward), 1880-1970

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John E. Rovensky (1880-1970) was a banker and economist. As a banker, he held the position of vice president at the National Bank of Commerce, Bank of America, and City Bank. As an economist, he was a member of the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy, the National Monetary Association, and the Stable Money Association. From the description of John E. Rovensky Papers, 1920-1968 (bulk 1920-1929) (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 156029358 ...

National Monetary Association

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Stable Money Association

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Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy (U.S.)

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The Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy, active from November 1933 to 1970, was composed of economists and other financial experts who sought to educate the public and U.S. government on sound monetary policy. The Committee advocated for a return to the gold standard and sought to combat what they saw as dangerous inflationist sentiment and aggressive monetary policies of the time through public addresses, publishing articles and pamphlets, and testifying before Congre...

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

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Abbot Low Mills Jr. (1898-1986) was born in Portland, Oregon and educated at Harvard. His father, Abbot Low Mills, was president of the First National Bank of Portland. Mills, Jr. started working for the bank as a messenger in 1922 after graduating from college. He eventually became vice-president of the First National Bank of Portland, and vice-president and director of U. S. National Bank, Portland. In 1952, President Truman nominated Mills Jr. to serve on the board of governors o...