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Stuart Jesse speech at Lincoln Memorial University, 1954 February 10.
Wyles SC 230LOCAL
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Title:
Stuart Jesse speech at Lincoln Memorial University, 1954 February 10Creator/Contributor:
Stuart, Jesse, 1906-1984, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Online Archive of CaliforniaAbstract:
Typed speech by Jesse Stuart titled "Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Memorial Tradition" about the history of Lincoln Memorial
University, Abraham Lincoln's early life and his association with the school, and Stuart's visit to Lincoln's hometown of
Springfield, Illinois. The speech indicates that Abraham Lincoln asked General Howard to establish the school for people with
meager backgrounds like himself.
Date:
1954 (issued)Subject:
n-us-tn -- n-us-kyUniversities and colleges -- Tennessee
Poets laureate -- Kentucky
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Speeches, addresses, etc -- 20th century
Universités -- Tennessee
Poètes lauréats -- Kentucky
Discours américains
Discours -- 20e siècle
Poets laureate
Speeches, addresses, etc
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Universities and colleges
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lincoln Memorial University -- History
Lincoln Memorial University.
Stuart, Jesse -- 1906-1984
Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Childhood and youth
Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis) -- 1830-1909
Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis) -- 1830-1909
Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865
Stuart, Jesse -- 1906-1984
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Jesse Stuart was an American writer who was born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky and was later named poet laureate
of Kentucky in 1954. He attended Lincoln Memorial University near Harrogate, Tennessee and became well-known for his short
stories, poetry, and novels about Southern Appalachia.
Cite as: [Identification of item], Stuart Jesse speech at Lincoln Memorial University. Wyles SC 230. Department of Special
Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Type:
Speeches.History.
Physical Description:
8 pages ; 28 x 22 cm.
Language:
English
Identifier:
Wyles SC 230LOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.