Samuel Insull papers 1799-1970 (bulk 1932-1935).

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Samuel Insull papers 1799-1970 (bulk 1932-1935).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85383717

The Insull papers contain correspondence, photographs, autobiographical accounts, manuscripts, resolutions, minutes, press releases, speeches, publications, corporate reports, legal documents, account books, news clippings, scrapbooks, and memorabilia. The bulk of material covers the life and career of Samuel Insull but does include materials relating to Gladys Insull, Samuel Insull Jr., and Martin Insull.

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