LaVere Redfield, the Silver Dollar King

One of history's more-eccentric rich guys.

Brief essay here.

An outstanding incident from his life.

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 30, 2017
Category: Eccentrics | Money | 1950s

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But keeping wealth onhand worked well for Scrooge McDuck

Posted by crc on 08/30/17 at 09:37 AM

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