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Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Copy of The Twelve Principles of Efficiency with inscription from Fred G. Meyer to Oran B. Robertson

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1103
Abstract

Copy of the sixth edition of Harrington Emerson's book "The Twelve Principles of Efficiency," with a typed inscription from Fred G. Meyer (1886-1978) to Oran B. Robertson (1917-1999). Meyer was the founder of the Fred Meyer grocery and department store chain, which he established in Portland, Oregon, in the 1920s. Robertson began working at Fred Meyer in 1945, and became the company's chief executive following Meyer's death.

Dates: 1924; circa 1945

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

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