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Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Fred G. Meyer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9474
Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Meyer conducted by Gerry Pratt on August 25, 1970. Meyer, the founder of Fred Meyer, Inc., discusses the history and operations of the company.

Dates: 1970 August 25

Oral history interview with Gerry Pratt

 Collection
Identifier: SR9
Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerry Pratt conducted by Charles Digregorio on January 29, 1979. Pratt was a journalist for the Oregonian newspaper in Portland and president of the Fred Meyer Savings and Loan Association.

Dates: 1979 January 29

Herbert Retzlaff papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2816
Abstract

Herbert Retzlaff studied accounting at the Oregon Institute of Technology and became a CPA in 1933. In 1939, he began working as an accountant for Fred Meyer Inc., later becoming a vice president of the company. Collection includes correspondence, including congratulations, invitations, etc. regarding Fred Meyer Inc. and some to the German Consulate; programs for award banquets at Fred Meyer Inc., a history of the company, and organizational charts; and a biography of Fred Meyer.

Dates: 1954-1978

Herbert Retzlaff photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 589
Abstract

Small collection of photographs of Herbert Retzlaff, primarily while he was an employee at Fred Meyer, Inc., and of Jack Crocker, Fred G. Meyer, and Albena J. Skubic. Retzlaff began working as an accountant for Fred Meyer Inc. in 1939, and he later became a vice president of the company.

Dates: 1952-1970

Oral history interview with Oran B. Robertson

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9496
Abstract

Oral history interview with Oran B. Robertson conducted by Linda S. Dodds on February 20, 1980. Robertson was a vice president, and later CEO, of Fred Meyer, Inc. in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1980 February 20

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Subject
Businesses and Corporations 4
Oral Histories 3
Oregon 3
interviews 3
Grocery trade -- Oregon -- Portland 2