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R. G. Dun Biography. (Robert Graham Dun) merchant, financial services broker. Born: 1826. Birthplace: Chillicothe, Ohio. He began his career in Tappan & Douglass, the first mercantile agency in New York City, in 1850, becoming partner in 1854.
In 1859, Douglass transferred the company to Robert Graham Dun, who immediately changed the firm's name to R. G. Dun & Company. Over the next 40 years, Graham Dun continued to expand the business across international boundaries.
Biography. Financier. In 1861 he opened a credit-rating firm, "R.G. Dun and Company", with many branches across the nation. His company was one of the first to use office machinery, including the typewriter.
Robert Graham Dun was an American financier, head of a mercantile agency. Dun’s first marked success was achieved in dealing with the personnel of the central office. He quickly won the interest and loyalty of his colleagues, which in the later development of the business was an important factor.
Historical business records of the credit reporting agency known as R.G. Dun & Company. The company became the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation after the merger of R.G. Dun & Co. and J.M. Bradstreet & Company in 1933. Records include correspondence, photographs, legal, financial, and administrative material pertaining to the company.
Nov 7, 2016 · Dun, R. G. (Robert Graham), 1826-1900; Mercantile Agency Bib_id 5939280 Call number K-11 00188 Vol. 2 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II External-identifier urn:oclc:record:1048800204 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier mercantileagency02dunr Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6m093z26 Invoice
In 1861 he opened a credit-rating firm, R.G. Dun and Company, with many branches across the nation. His company was one of the first to use office machinery, including the typewriter. On this machine he wrote his weekly Dun's Review, assessing the international business condition.
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