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Seeking records about Ervin Ross Marlin & William Woodin

John Tepper Marlin Jul 25, 2020 10:39 PM

I am writing the biographies of two people: 1. William Hartman Woodin, who was FDR's first Secretary of the Treasury, in 1933; and 2. My father, Ervin Ross Marlin, who was hired to work in the Treasury in 1933 and served under FDR until 1945. Besides Personnel records (SF 50), where should I be looking? I've been to the FDR Library in Hyde Park and to NARA and to the Library of Congress (Manuscript Division) and the NY Public Library. The best information I could find was on my father's OSS work in World War II. Any suggestions on where I could get pre-war information? I have Ray Moley's book, of course; that is helpful.

Re: Seeking records about Ervin Ross Marlin & William Woodin

Rebecca Collier Aug 7, 2020 11:18 AM (in response to John Tepper Marlin)

Dear Mr. Marlin,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

Without knowing what records you searched at the National Archives, we may duplicate what you have already reviewed. We suggest that you review the General Records of the Department of the Treasury (Record Group 56), especially the files of the Secretary and the department where your father worked. We also suggest reviewing the records of the OSS department or office your father was associated with.

Since Woodlin graduated from the Columbia University School of Mines, please check the University archives for any records pertaining to him. Also, check the archives of the American Car and Foundry Company.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
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  John Tepper Marlin Jan 5, 2021 6:47 AM (in response to Rebecca Collier)
  
  Rebecca,
  Thanks so much.
  FYI, although many official records say that Will Woodin graduated with the the Class of 1890, he left after only one semester. The College of Mines was then four-year undergraduate program.
  John
  
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Alice Lane Aug 7, 2020 9:24 PM (in response to John Tepper Marlin)

Hi John,
Welcome to History Hub
some biography here..click below
http://www.cgoakley.org/EFA/1909IH.html
This is such a wonderful photo, had to post. you probably have it....
Alice Lane,
Volunteer Researcher
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  John Tepper Marlin Jan 5, 2021 3:27 AM (in response to Alice Lane)
  
  Alice, Thanks for posting. That wedding was on June 27, 1932 in Dublin. The photographer was probably Willem van Stockum, my mother's brother.
  
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