"Two Harvests" is a commemorative poem by William Rice Sims, read before the Alumni Association of Vanderbilt University at their annual meeting on June 13, 1887. This piece reflects upon themes of growth, legacy, and the enduring impact of education. Sims's work offers a glimpse into the values and aspirations of the Vanderbilt community during a pivotal period in the university's history. It captures the spirit of progress and the cultivation of knowledge, making it a valuable historical and literary artifact.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
