Introduction to Florence Locke’s Pageant Recital of "John Brown’s Body," by Stephen Benet

Stephen Vincent Benet's introduction of Florence Locke before her pageant recital in New York City of Benet's "John Brown's Body" on January 10, 1935.
Stephen Vincent Benet's introduction of Florence Locke before her pageant recital in New York City of Benet's "John Brown's Body" on January 10, 1935.
Stephen Vincent Benet thanks a Miss Adlard for her letter describing the performance of Miss Locke.
"Rain After a Vaudeville Show," a 30 line poem by Stephen Vincent Benet.
Stephen Vincent Benet asks his mother, Frances Rose Benet, to come to Thanksgiving.
Writer and poet Stephan Vincent Benét writes to his mother, Frances. He discusses a recent speaking engagement at Saybrook College, the cold weather, and his daughter Rachel's pet canary. Envelope included.
Stephen Vincent Benét writes to his sister, Laura Benét, on the slowness of his writing and distress over news from abroad. Includes envelope.
Laura Benét writes this essay, titled "Poets in Embryo," on growing up in a literary household and how it influenced her and her brothers' interests in writing.