This info may be somewhere on the web, but perhaps the easiest would be to
visit your local library and find either an  almanac from 1936  or major
newspaper from the period.  I'm not certain, but I believe the NY Times had
begun to publish exchange rates by 1936.
Bernard Barryte


>I need to know the value of some European currencies in U.S. dollars at
>certain times in the 20th century.  For example, how many francs equaled a
>U.S. dollar in 1936?
>
>I tried several web searches but had no luck.  Does any list member know
>of a book or web site I could try?
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Mave Lawler
>Administrative Assistant
>History of Astronomy Department
>Adler Planetarium
>Chicago, IL
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