Oral history interview with Elmer A. Benson, 1981, 1983.

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Oral history interview with Elmer A. Benson, 1981, 1983.

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Benson discusses his membership in the Farmer-Labor Party and his political beliefs. He talks about his appointment to the U.S. Senate in 1935 by Gov. Floyd B. Olson and his unsuccessful campaign in 1938 for a second term as Governor of Minnesota. He also provides stories about and assessments of political acquaintances, including Adolph and Otto Bremer, Floyd B. Olson, Philip LaFollette, Harold Stassen, Hubert Humphrey, Henry Wallace, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Orville Freeman and others.

Sound recordings : 3 sound cassettes (60 min. each)Transcript : 48 p. ; 28 cm.

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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McGowan, Martin J. (Martin James)

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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 ...

Minnesota. Governor (1937-1939 : Benson)

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