Samuel Candler Dobbs (November 8, 1868 – October 31, 1950) was president (1919-1920) and chairman of

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, from 1919 to 1922.

Early life and education

Dobbs was born in 1868 in Georgia. He was the son of Harris Henry Dobbs, and cousin of

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, founder of The Coca-Cola Company.

Career

Dobbs began his career as an

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-based Coca-Cola salesman, during which he persuaded

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of the ''Biedenharn Candy Company'' to set up a Coca-Cola dispenser in this store and order the beverage on a regular basis, thereby fueling sales and recognition of the Coca-Cola name. Dobbs later became the company's sales manager and president. In 1909, Dobbs became president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America, now the

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(AAF), and began to make speeches on the subject.

Philanthropy and legacy

In January 1939, Dobbs made a $1,000,000 unrestricted gift to the

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. Several

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s are named after him.Melvin Konner, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dobbs, Samuel C. American drink industry businesspeople Coca-Cola people 1868 births 1950 deaths Emory University people American chairpersons of corporations Candler family