Oral history interview with Robert E. McDonald, 1991.

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Oral history interview with Robert E. McDonald, 1991.

McDonald recalls his service in the naval reserve, 1943-1946 and his work with Sperry. He discusses how he came to join the board of the Glenmede Trust Company, its members during his tenure, and the restructuring of the company in the 1980s. He also discusses the grantmaking of the Pew Charitable Trusts and his personal philanthropic interests.

Sound recording: 1 sound cassette (65 min.) : analog.Transcript with written changes: 46 leaves ; 28 cm.Edited transcript: 46 leaves ; 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6907471

Pew Charitable Trusts Library

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