Bennard, George, 1873-1958
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1873-02-04 - 1958-10-10
Biography
George Bennard was an American hymn composer and preacher. He is best known for composing the famous hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross."
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Ku Klux Klan (KKK) collection
Collection
Identifier: 1993-001
Content Description
This is an artificial collection, consisting of several accessions over a period of years. Items include a ledger containing membership records for the Tulsa Klan chapter for the years 1928-1932; pamphlets pertaining to the organization, structure, and rituals of the Klan; typescript and carbon copy typescript of an acceptance speech given by a newly elected Exalted Cyclops Realm of Oklahoma (c1936); membership applications; robe and supply requisitions; mimeograph copies of 11 official Ku...
Dates:
1869 - 1995
"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song", 1913
Item
Identifier: 1993.001.1.22
Scope and Contents
"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song". Music composed by Rev. George Bennard and lyrics by Alvia O. DeRee. Sheet music illustrated cover features a bright red cross at center page on a Prussian blue background; the foot of the cross is surrounded by eight tiny robed and hooded figures, four on each side.
Dates:
Copyright: 1913