Ganson Purcell Explained

Ganson Purcell (1905 – November 21, 1967)[1] served as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between 1942[2] and 1946[3] and also served as a member from 1941[4] to 1946 as the replacement to Jerome Frank. He graduated from Williams College in 1927 and Harvard Law School in 1930.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: GANSON PURCELL, EX-HEAD OF S.E.C; Lawyer Who Helped Create New Deal Controls Dies Replacement for Frank Choice Heads Company . The New York Times . 13 February 2024. 23 November 1967.
  2. News: New SEC Chairman . Norwalk Reflector Herald Newspaper . January 26, 1942.
  3. News: Ganson Purcell Resigns . 13 February 2024 . Huntingdon Daily News . June 24, 1946 . en.
  4. News: Ganson Purcell Named SEC Member to Succeed Chairman Jerome Frank . 13 February 2024 . The Buffalo News . June 2, 1941 . en.
  5. News: Ganson Purcell Wins Securities Promotion . Washington Evening Star Newspaper . October 4, 1936.

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