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Fortson, Ben Wynn, 1904-

Biography:

"Ben Fortson served as Georgia's secretary of state for thirty-three years, including playing a pivotal role in the 1947 'three governors controversy.' Fortson An energetic and much-loved public servant, Fortson remained in office until his death in 1979. He was customarily known as 'Mr. Ben,' especially to the scores of schoolchildren who visited the capitol each year."--"Ben Fortson (1904-1979)," New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved February 13, 2008: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.

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Archival Collections and Reference Resources

• Baldy Editorial Cartoons, 1946-1982, 1997: Clifford H. Baldowski Editorial Cartoons at the Richard B. Russell Library. (Digital Library of Georgia)
  • Ahh-- Here's a tricky one! / Baldy, [ca. 1958]. (Editorial cartoons)
  • The Albany Movement / Baldy, [1962 Aug. 1] (Editorial cartoons)
  • It's a shame the way these troops are terrorizing people!, 1961 Oct. 10 [i.e., 1962 Oct. 10]. (Editorial cartoons)