Paul O'Leary papers, 1931-1964.

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Paul O'Leary papers, 1931-1964.

Includes correspondence, memoranda, statistical tables and charts, and clippings, mostly concerning O'Leary's role as Deputy Administrator in Charge of Rationing, Office of Price Administration; also includes some personal papers.

6 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7909632

Cornell University Library

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O'Leary, Paul M. (Paul Martin), 1901-1997

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Professor of economics. Paul M. O'Leary was on the Cornell University faculty from 1924-1967, serving as the first head of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration, 1946-1951; Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, 1952-1957; and professor of economics, 1963-1967. He also worked for the Office of Price Administration, 1941-1944. From the description of Paul O'Leary papers, 1931-1964. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 640730...

United States. Office of Price Administration

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Doris Razook lived in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of Doris Razook ration book, 1943. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166147794 During World War II the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was the government agency that rationed most consumer goods and regulated their prices. Some of the rationed items included, tires, cars, gas, coffee, meats, and other food stuffs. OPA was in place for the duration of the war and continued operations until 1947...