William A. Blees (1892-1979)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0274]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1941

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2007-0274

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Summary

In 1941, William A. Blees (1892-1979) was General Sales Manager for Nash Motors, Nash-Kelvinator Corp. During the Great Depression, he created the General Motors program that allowed car dealers to finance their purchases from manufacturers.

Subject

  • Blees, William A 1892-1979
  • Nash Motors Company
  • General Motors Corporation
  • Nash-Kelvinator Corporation

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2007-0274

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1941

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Topic

  • Advertising
  • Marketing

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0274]

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