Records of Ben F. Barnes: Speech files 1949-1972 (bulk 1965-1972)

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Records of Ben F. Barnes: Speech files 1949-1972 (bulk 1965-1972)

These records are speeches and speech-related correspondence dating from 1949 to 1972 (bulk 1965-1972). Most of the speeches were given by Ben Barnes although copiesof a few speeches given by Preston Smith, John Connally, Hubert Humphrey andothers are also present. Speeches were given to federations, associations, universities and clubs.

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