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In Remembrance: Thomas C. Benét ’49 Died on September 7 2016

Thomas C. Benét, a veteran journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle, died on September 7, 2016, at his home in San Francisco, California.  He was 89.  The son of author Stephen Vincent Benét, he was a reporter, writer, and editor at the Chronicle for more than 40 years.

A story ran in the San Francisco Chronicle on September 9, 2016.

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  • David Nolan
    David Nolan, 12:57am January 24 2018 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    Tom Benet was legendary among those who studied his father, Stephen Vincent Benet. So many authors are grateful for his kindness and encouragement, and his role as guardian and keeper of the flame. May we all do as well! Rest in Peace.

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