Frank Macy Surface papers, 1906-1984.

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Frank Macy Surface papers, 1906-1984.

Speeches and writings, diaries, correspondence, memoranda, reports, printed matter, and photographs, relating to regulation of the American economy, especially food products, during World War I; American Relief Administration activities; postwar marketing of American commodities; and the American oil industry.

29 ms. boxes, 2 cu. ft. boxes, 1 oversize box.

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American Relief Administration.

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United States. Department of Commerce

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Surface, Frank M. (Frank Macy), 1882-1965

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American economist and author; acting chief, Statistical Division, United States Food Administration, 1917-1918; chief statistician, American Relief Administration, 1919-1920; assistant director, United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, 1926-1933; director of sales research, 1933-1945, and assistant to the president, 1945-1947, Standard Oil Company. From the description of Frank Macy Surface papers, 1906-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754867295 ...

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