Bennard, George, 1873-1958

Person

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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 1 Collection or Record:

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

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

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Subject: Racism -- United States -- History. X