John M. W. Hicks papers, 1919-1940
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Summary
- Creator:
- Hicks, John M. W.
- Abstract:
- John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898. The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
1,119 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00538
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments.
- Biographical / historical:
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John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898.
- Acquisition information:
- The John M. W. Hicks Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Rubenstein Library staff.
Encoded by Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills, May 2011
Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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[Identification of item], John M. W. Hicks Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.