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Benjamin Smith, Jr.

Gender: Male

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Biographical/Historical note: Benjamin Smith, Jr., was born in Shelby, North Carolina, and moved to Greensboro in 1936 when his father became the superintendent of schools. He worked as an engineer for Cone Mills.

Items created by this individual or group:
	Oral History Interview with Benjamin Smith Jr. by William Chafe Date: June 6, 1973 By: Benjamin Smith, Jr. From: William Henry Chafe Oral History Collection This transcript of a June 6, 1973, oral history interview conducted by William Chafe with Ben Smith Jr. primarily documents Smith’s recollection of his father’s work as superintendent of schools in...