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The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, photographs, and printed materials related to Benson's Bakery (Athens,
Ga.) and William Howard Benson's political interests, and Ed Benson's civic activities. The personal and civic files document
Ed Benson's involvement with the 48th Fighter Squadron (1943-1945) and his local civic engagements, especially highlighting
the Athens Rotary Club and Mentor Program. The W. H. Benson papers primarily consist of his letters and telegrams sent to
politicians at the state and national level regarding legislation and political agendas. The Benson's Bakery series document
the evolution of the bakery from its opening in 1918 through the 1980s. Included are company newsletters, photographs, brochures,
and ephemera.
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