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Nat Benchley (in chair) discusses the links to the gentleman in the photo, Robert Benchley.

Nat Benchley (in chair) discusses the links to the gentleman in the photo, Robert Benchley.

Nat Benchley ponders the mechanical complexities of the typing machine in Benchley Despite Himself.

Nat Benchley ponders the mechanical complexities of the typing machine in "Benchley Despite Himself."

Photo credit: Robert Benchley III      Nat Benchley reads the whimsy of Robert Benchley in Benchley Despite Himself.

Photo credit: Robert Benchley III Nat Benchley reads the whimsy of Robert Benchley in "Benchley Despite Himself."


Amid the memorabilia, Nat Benchley works on "Benchley Despite Himself".

Amid the memorabilia, Nat Benchley works on "Benchley Despite Himself".


Nat Benchley (right) contemplates the icon that was his grandfather.

Nat Benchley (right) contemplates the icon that was his grandfather.

Photo of Nat Benchley in his grandfather’s Fire Chief helmet

Photo of Nat Benchley in his grandfather’s Fire Chief helmet

Nat Benchley recalls fondly the days as Assistant Honorary Fire Chief of Worcester.

Nat Benchley recalls fondly the days as Assistant Honorary Fire Chief of Worcester.

Painting of Robert Benchley's suite at the Royalton Hotel by Nathaniel Benchley.

Painting of Robert Benchley's suite at the Royalton Hotel by Nathaniel Benchley.

Nat Benchley browses casually through his grandfather's diary.

Nat Benchley browses casually through his grandfather's diary.

Robert Benchley (or is it Nat Benchley?) making a point...or sneezing...or...well, something is  going on.

Robert Benchley (or is it Nat Benchley?) making a point...or sneezing...or...well, something is going on.

Photo of Robert Benchley practicing his duties as Honorary Fire Chief of his hometown of Worcester, Mass.  (The next picture taken was damaged by water.)

Photo of Robert Benchley practicing his duties as Honorary Fire Chief of his hometown of Worcester, Mass. (The next picture taken was damaged by water.)