Elmer A. Benson papers, 1931-1963, 1973-1978.

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Elmer A. Benson papers, 1931-1963, 1973-1978.

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Correspondence, clippings, speeches, political literature, and publications relating to Benson's career as Farmer-Labor Party leader, Minnesota commissioner of banking (1933-1935), U.S. senator (1935-1936), and governor of Minnesota (1937-1939).

11.25 ft. (27 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Benson, Elmer Austin, 1895-1985

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Benson was appointed state commissioner of securities by Governor Floyd B. Olson in 1933 and commissioner of banks later the same year. In 1935 he was appointed to the U.S. Senate to fill an unexpired term and served until 1936. He was elected governor of Minnesota in 1936 but was defeated for reelection in 1938. From the description of Oral history interview with Elmer A. Benson, 1969 March 28. (Minnesota Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 45441449 ...