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Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954 O.P.M., Other People's Money , The Greatest American Racket

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.021 Author/Creator: Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 2 November 1931 Pagination: 103 p. ; Height: 19 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "O.P.M., Other People's Money, The Greatest American Racket," published by the Chemical Foundation dated 1931. Includes two essays by Garet Garret, "The Rescue of Germany," and "As Noble Lenders." There is a letter of introduction from the president of the Chemical Foundation stating that it is their duty to inform people of foreign debts. Inserted within the page is a blank form.

Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954

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