Walter E. Spahr Papers, 1923-1966 (bulk 1930-1950)

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Walter E. Spahr Papers, 1923-1966 (bulk 1930-1950)

The Walter E. Spahr Papers are composed of his writings, including articles, newspaper columns, reviews and speeches, with a small amount of related correspondence. The papers document his work as a scholar and educator on economics issues during the Great Depression and World War II. The papers also include a small amount of biographical material and papers from his work with the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy.

3.33 linear ft. (8 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6901444

Princeton University Library

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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...

Spahr, Walter E. (Walter Earl), 1891-1970

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Walter E. Spahr (1891-1970) was a professor of economics, spending the majority of his career at New York University. He also served as a consultant on economics to industry, banks, organizations, and members of Congress. Spahr was an advocate for the gold standard and a founding member and officer of the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy. From the description of Walter E. Spahr Papers, 1923-1966 (bulk 1930-1950) (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 156029...