Papers, 1940-1964.

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Papers, 1940-1964.

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Speeches, appointment books, newspaper clippings, and publications, from Batt's business and government careers, including service as vice chairman, War Production Board (1941-1945) and chief of the Economic Cooperation Administration Mission to Great Britain (1950-1952).

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Harry S. Truman Library

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Harry S. Truman Library

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Batt, William Loren, 1885-1965

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William L. Batt (1885-1965) was the Vice Chairman of the War Production Board from 1941 to 1945 and Chief of the Economic Cooperation Administration Mission to Great Britain from 1950 to 1952. From the description of Batt, William Loren, 1885-1965 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10573846 Business executive and government executive. From the description of Papers, 1940-1964. (Harry S Truman Library). WorldCat record id: 70959654 ...

United States. War Production Board

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The War Resources Board was established August 9, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a civilian advisory group to collaborate with the Joint Army and Navy Munitions Board in formulating economic mobilization policies. It was abolished November 24, 1939. The Advisory Commission to the World War I Council of National Defense was revived, May 29, 1940. Three of its functional divisions (Industrial Production, Industrial Materials, and Labor), responsible for the stockpiling and delivery o...