H. Ladd Plumley collection, 20th century.

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H. Ladd Plumley collection, 20th century.

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Speeches given by Plumley to various Chamber of Commerce groups and other organizations throughout the U.S.; awards received; honorary degrees; childhood reminiscences; materials relating to Iris flower shows in New England; correspondence and publicity relating to Plumley's retirement; sound recordings of various speeches; World War II and other military medals; photographs of Plumley receiving awards and also with various U.S. presidents; scrapbooks; and clippings.

7 boxes.

Worcester Historical Museum

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Worcester Historical Museum

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Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.

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The Chamber of Commerce of the United States traces its origins to an April 22, 1912, conference of commercial and trade organizations called by President William Howard Taft. The idea was to create an organization that could represent the interests of the business community in Washington. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America held its first annual meeting on January 21, 1913. During the First World War the Chamber organized more than 400 War Service Co...

Plumley, H. Ladd

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Resident of Worcester, Mass.; b. in Waterbury, Conn., 1903; served with U.S. Army during World War I, after which he joined State Mutual Life Assurance Company (later Allmerica Financial) based in Worcester, Mass., and elected president of State Mutual and in 1960 became chairman of the board, a position held until his retirement in 1967; served as president of the US Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and 1963 and on various boards and committees in the city of Worcester; head of Worcester Housing Aut...

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