The Stone and the Shell by Sara Henderson Hay

The Stone and the Shell by Sara Henderson Hay

Sara Henderson Hay

1906-1987

Sara Henderson Hay, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had early connections to Anniston, Alabama through her mother's roots. After relocating to Anniston, Hay attended high school and began publishing her poems in The Anniston Star. She pursued higher education at Brenau College in Georgia and later transferred to Columbia University in New York City. Working for Charles Scribner Sons, she ventured into publishing and began establishing herself as a poet, with her collection Field of Honor winning a contest in 1933. Hay's career encompassed roles as a secretary, reviewer, and writer, with notable works such as The Delicate Balance and Story Hour. She received several accolades for her poetry and was recognized as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. Her final published book, A Footing on This Earth, appeared in 1966 before her passing at her Pittsburgh residence.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1959

The Stone and the Shell. Pittsburgh; University of Pittsburgh Press, 1959.

AL Book Collection

Hay, Sara Henderson, “The Stone and the Shell by Sara Henderson Hay,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8352.