Ode to the Sather Campanile. Dedicated to Benjamin Ide Wheeler, President of the University, March 23, 1915

"Ode to the Sather Campanile," by Edward Robeson Taylor, is a poetic tribute to the iconic bell tower at the University of California, Berkeley. Dedicated to President Benjamin Ide Wheeler in 1915, this ode captures the spirit and grandeur of the Campanile during its early years. Taylor's eloquent verse celebrates the architectural beauty and symbolic significance of this beloved landmark.

This historical poem offers a glimpse into the university's past and the cultural values it represented in the early 20th century. Readers interested in Californian history, architectural poetry, and the legacy of the University of California will find this a worthwhile read.

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