Hartsock, Ernest, 1903-1930

Ernest Abner Hartsock, poet, educator, editor, artist, and musician, was born 5 May 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia, and died there 14 December 1930. Hartsock was foremost a poet, publishing three volumes of poetry. For one of his poems, "Strange Splendor", Hatsock was awarded the annual award of excellence by the Poetry Society of America (1929). In addition to his poetry writing, Hartsock served as a member and officer of several poetry organizations; held the position of professor of poetics at Oglethorpe University (1929-1930); was owner and editor of The Bozart Press; and served as organist for the Palace Theater in Atlanta for four years. Some of Hartsock's writing was done under the pseudonym, D. Hinn.

From the description of Ernest Hartsock papers, 1921-1931. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863111