 Stephen Vincent Benét Alumni Day poem
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteStephen Vincent Benet (1898-1943), grandson of General Stephen Vincent Benet (1827-1895), was an American writer, born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. For further information, see the article "Stephen Vincent Benet" at Encyclopaedia Britannica online. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of a poem composed and signed by Stephen Vincent Benet. The poem was delivered on Alumni Day, 1933,on the occasion of the presentation of a portrait of Brigadier General Stephen Vincent Benet to the University of Georgia. Also included is an article from The Atlanta Journal Magazine regarding General Stephen Vincent Benet, Alumni Day, and the presentation of his portrait to the University of Georgia. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationStephen Vincent Benet Alumni Day poem, ms327, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2018. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||