Emerson Bigelow
American financial consultant to OSS, best known for the Bigelow memo
About Emerson Bigelow
Lived 1896 – 1966 (aged 69).
Emerson Bigelow (January 26, 1896 – January 11, 1966) was an American financial analyst and a consultant on financial matters in the Office of Strategic Services, best known for the Bigelow memo. In 1997, the memo was released to two television producers who were preparing a documentary on Switzerland's handling of Nazi gold during and after the Second World War.
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Who was Emerson Bigelow?
American financial consultant to OSS, best known for the Bigelow memo
When was Emerson Bigelow born?
Emerson Bigelow was born on 26 January 1896.
When did Emerson Bigelow die?
Emerson Bigelow died on 11 January 1966.
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