Papers [microform], 1951-1953.

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Papers [microform], 1951-1953.

Material from DiSalle's tenure as Director of the Office of Price Stabilization (1951-52) and with the Economic Stabilization Agency (1952.) Papers include reports, correspondence, speeches, and other official documents. Lawyer, mayor of Toledo, Ohio, Governor of Ohio, and Director of the U.S. Office of Price Stabilization.

4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

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