Papers, 1920-1934.

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Papers, 1920-1934.

The collection contains assorted correspondence, an editorial, a biograhical sheet, news clippings, and a photograph of Benham with Will Hays.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136662

Indiana State Library - ISL

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Hays, Will H. (Will Harrison), 1879-1954

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Republican politician, namesake of the Hays Code for censorship of American films. Born in Sullivan, Indiana in 1879. Hays served as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1918-1921, managing the successful campaign of Warren G. Harding for the presidency in 1920. Following Harding's election, Hays was appointed Postmaster General in 1921, a post he held until 1922, when he resigned in order to become the first President of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America...

Benham, John Samuel, 1863-1935

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Benham was born near Benham, Indiana. He served as a Congressman for the 4th District in the early 1900s. From the description of Papers, 1920-1934. (Lincoln Library). WorldCat record id: 247156238 ...