David M. Lilly Papers, 1959-2007.

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David M. Lilly Papers, 1959-2007.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313852716

Papers of Toro Company president (ca.1950-ca.1968) and chairman (ca.1969-1976) David M. Lilly, including material related to his service as a member of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors (1976-1978), dean of the University of Minnesota School of Management (1978-1983), and as the university's vice president for finanance and operations (1983-1988). Include correspondence and memoranda, speeches, newspaper clippings, and some biographical information. Materials focus on Lilly's activities apart from his career with Toro.

1 cu. ft. (2 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7315720

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