William B. Hartsfield

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William B. Hartsfield served as Atlanta's mayor for six terms (1937-41, 1942-61). After his retirement, he served as a consultant to several corporations, an editorial commentator for WSB television, and president of the Southeastern Fair Association.

Courtesy of Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

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