Oral history interview with Elmer A. Benson, 1969 March 28.

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Oral history interview with Elmer A. Benson, 1969 March 28.

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Benson describes his political philosophy and personal characteristics, his political career, his term as governor, the merger of the Farmer-Labor and Democratic Parties, his assessments of a number of political acquaintances, and in the final segment of the interview he provides his own view of his controversial political career.

Sound recordings : 2 sound cassettes (90 min. each)Transcript : 72 p. ; 28 cm.

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7553719

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minnesota. Governor (1937-1939 : Benson)

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Goff, Robert Charles, 1837-1922

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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 ...

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