George W. Perkins papers, 1871-1920.

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George W. Perkins papers, 1871-1920.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298686852

Correspondence, financial records, memoranda, papers, speeches, and newspaper clippings relating to the history of life insurance, banking, industrial development, and politics in the early 20th century.

ca. 31,060 items (77 boxes, 58 oversize v.)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7278875

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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