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WHY YOU ARE . . . Listed by Marquis Listed in a ?╟úWho?╟╓s Who?╟╓?╟╓ (i.e.: by Marquis)?╟÷ according to a ,copy of Merriam Webster?╟÷means: ?╟úA person | who j . . . may be inquired about . . . as, one of the whos in Who?╟╓s Who.?╟Ñ The Marquis compilative methods which have over the last half century created this meaning, make clear why (1) Listed by Marquis is a distinction, a distinction that can not be obtained by request or by purchase, since it results solely from selection by Marquis editors as "a person | who | may be inquired about"?╟÷ (2) Published Marquis listings therefore supply a fundamental service to the reference needs of the modern world, a service that is in sharp contrast to buy-it-and-surely-be-listed-in-it books serving hardly more than the vanity of those who have selected themselves for inclusion in these publications by mailing the publishers personal information. Typical Comments from Users Executive of a Distributive Business "It is really invaluable as a reference, particularly in this industry, where our relations to the public are more or less confidential ... In many instances it is impossible to obtain commercial agency reports regarding the financial responsibility of our clients, which makes the informa- tion contained in ?╟ Who?╟╓s Who in Commerce and Indus- try?╟╓ priceless ...?╟Ñ ". . . Renders a real service to those preparing mate- rial for the press and interested in the men and women who are contributing to the life of this region . . .?╟Ñ A Sales Executive ?╟ú ?╟ Who?╟╓s Who in Commerce and Industry?╟╓ is a treasure house of authentic information which can be taken at face value ... without necessity for checking or research.?╟Ñ ". . . . contains many listings of men and women of importance I have not found properly sketched in any other reference tool of its kind.?╟Ñ A Commercial Research Director "The value of the Index lies in the opportunity it affords persons who wish to get in touch with officers of a given corporation when they know only the name of the cor- poration.?╟Ñ "... used a great deal as a reference work by many of my associates.?╟Ñ A Broadcasting Executive ?╟úYour company is rendering a distinct service, and I wish to compliment you on the wealth of information you publish which we use in our every-day work in the radio and TV business.?╟Ñ ". . . use extenswely . . . of inestimable value to us in doing our daily work .?╟Ñ A Tool Manufacturer "I have looked over this book and definitely feel that it will be of real service to us.?╟Ñ ?╟ú. . . just placed on our reference shelf and we are priding it very useful.?╟Ñ A Retailer ?╟ú ?╟ Who?╟╓s Who in Commerce and Industry?╟╓ has been most helpful in supplying home and business addresses and biographical data for our executives.?╟Ñ ?╟úWe in the publishing business pnd of constant use in our business.?╟Ñ A National Manufacturer "It is an excellent volume and I particularly want to congratulate you on its make-up. The numbering of the lines and columns is really a tremendous aid in locating names.?╟Ñ ?╟úA beautiful volume and the Marquis organization deserves congratulations for the binding and gen- eral design. It is a real addition to anyone's library.?╟Ñ MARQUIS-WHO?╟╓S WHO, INC. The A. N. Marquis Company Publishers of ?╟úWho's Who in America?╟Ñ since 1898 Marquis Publications Building 210 East Ohio St., Chicago, Illinois 60611