Harry Benson
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Harry Benson
Interview Date: June 7, 2005
Job Title: Past President
Company: William Lewis and Sons
Birthdate: February 23, 1911
Deceased: April 9, 2009
Harry Benson became the president of William Lewis & Sons when the company was under the ownership of Chicago Musical Instrument (CMI). Harry’s guiding principles resulted in the expansion of the violin line and the respect of fellow violin makers such as Kurt Glaesel. Harry was also the one-time boss of another industry veteran and strong supporter of this archive collection, Robert S. Johnson (who became the sales manager for William Lewis & Sons Company). Harry lived to be 98 years and was always willing to share his stories of his long career.