Background
Stevens, Sylvester Kirby was born on July 10, 1904 in Harrison Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herbert Chester and Anna Elizabeth (Outman) Stevens.
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Stevens, Sylvester Kirby was born on July 10, 1904 in Harrison Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herbert Chester and Anna Elizabeth (Outman) Stevens.
Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State College, 1926, Master of Arts, 1927. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1945. Little Doctorate., Lebanon Valley College, 1953.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Susquehanna U. Doctor of Laws, Moravian College, 1962.
1 son, James Harry. Assistant professor of history Pennsylvania State College, 1926-1937. State historian Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1937-1956. Executive director Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission, 1956-1972.
Business manager American Heritage, 1950-1954, member editorial board, from 1954.
Director American Heritage Public Company Consultant committee Historic Sights and buildings, National Park Service. Chairman President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, from 1967.
Member Pennsylvania History Association (president 1948-1951), Pennsylvania Federation History Societies (executive secretary 1937-1972), American Association State and Local History (president 1946-1950, treasurer 1950-1962, council.
Married Crescence P. Miller, June 22, 1926.