Papers, 1930-2007, undated.

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Papers, 1930-2007, undated.

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This collection contains biographical information, photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, and files related to his legislative activities including several speeches. The files related to his service as an Iowa State Senator include information on legislative issues, much of which consists of correspondence, bills, articles, and legislation introduced by Benda. Committee materials for the Agriculture Rural Committee, Banking Laws Study Committee, Government Fiscal Policy Committee, and Federal Legislation Committee are also included. Folders of correspondence contain a mix of professional and personal letters, such as thank you letters, letters of congratulations, and invitations. The collection also contains material regarding the various professional organizations of which Benda was associated including the Independent Bankers Association, the American Legion, and Radio Free Europe. The four scrapbooks in the collection contain photographs, newspaper articles, and correspondence.

19.52 linear feet (11 records center cartons, 1 document box, and 3 oversize boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8146448

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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RFE/RL

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American radio broadcasting organization operating Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. From the description of RFE / RL corporate records, 1949-2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122385004 From the description of RFE / RL broadcast records, 1951-2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122384983 ...

American legion

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Veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1893-1927. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36805972 Association of veterans of American wars. Formed by a group of World War I officers, the American Legion is the world's largest veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1960-1987. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61206804 The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after Worl...

Independent Bankers Association of America

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Republican Party (Iowa)

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

Benda, Kenneth J., 1918-2007.

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Kenneth J. Benda received a B.S. (1940) in forestry from Iowa State College (University). Benda began working at the Hartwick State Bank in Hartwick, Iowa in 1946. Benda retired as President of the bank in 1991 and continued to serve on the bank's Board of Directors until his death. Benda was active in Iowa politics, the American Legion, and a number of professional banking organizations. He has served as the Poweshiek County (Iowa) Republican chairman, on the Poweshiek County Conservation Boad,...

Iowa. General Assembly

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