William R. Odell Sitting at Desk | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

William R. Odell Sitting at Desk

William R. Odell Sitting at Desk | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Portrait of William Rice Odell sitting at his desk. A curtain on a window in the background bears the International Harvester Company logo. Odell graduated from Harvard University in 1919. He was elected to the newly-created post of Vice President of Finance in 1959 at International Harvester Company, where he previously served as Vice President and Treasurer. Odell retired in 1962 after more than three decades with the company. He passed away in 1993 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
DESCRIPTION
Portrait of William Rice Odell sitting at his desk. A curtain on a window in the background bears the International Harvester Company logo. Odell graduated from Harvard University in 1919. He was elected to the newly-created post of Vice President of Finance in 1959 at International Harvester Company, where he previously served as Vice President and Treasurer. Odell retired in 1962 after more than three decades with the company. He passed away in 1993 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:90279
Creation Date: 1955
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
City:Chicago
County:
State:Illinois
Collection Name:International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 6Z, Box 6Z, Box 1188, Folder 11028
Original Dimensions:6.5 x 9.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The text on the back of the photograph reads, "Modernage H27-62-22. H.R. Odell. Photo by McDougall. Fall of '55."
SUBJECTS
Eyeglasses
Suits (Clothing)
Draperies
Furniture
Finance
Agricultural machinery industry
Indoor photography
Portrait photography
Signs and symbols
Telephone
Executives
Offices
White collar workers

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