Oral history interviews with Al Piscopo, 1990.

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Oral history interviews with Al Piscopo, 1990.

Piscopo recalls his work at the Glenmede Trust Company during the 1970s and 1980s, especially the growth of the banking division and the increasing divergence between the banking and charitable divisions. He recalls many of the leading actors in the company and the dynamics of the senior management team among themselves and with the board of directors.

Sound recordings: 4 sound cassettes (4 hr., 20 min.) : analog.Transcript with written changes: 102, 89 leaves ; 28 cm.Edited transcript: 192 leaves ; 28 cm.

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Pew Charitable Trusts Library

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