Mark Twain was made an honorary member on the evening of June 3, 1906 at the University of Missouri. He stayed at the home of his relative James Ross Clemens (father of Cyril Clemens) who is chiefly remembered because it was his illness that sparked rumors of Twain's demise which in turn provoked Twain's famous response. I own Twain's gold PBK key which is engraved "S. R. Clemens" --apparently the engraver conflated J R Clemens and S L Clemens. It passed down in the residual estate of Clara Clemens. Not sure the image will go through to the listserv, but I've attached it on the off-chance. Kevin @ Mac Donnell Rare Books 9307 Glenlake Drive Austin TX 78730 512-345-4139 Member: ABAA, ILAB ************************* You may browse our books at: www.macdonnellrarebooks.com -----Original Message----- From: Hal Bush Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:29 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: MT and Phi Beta Kappa Ben; I think it was his [final] visit back here to his home state, in 1902. Dr. Hal Bush Dept. of English Saint Louis University [log in to unmask] 314-977-3616 http://halbush.com author website: halbush.com ________________________________ From: Mark Twain Forum <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Click, Ben <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:18:14 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: MT and Phi Beta Kappa Forum: I happened to walk by a flier at my college that was advertising The Phi Beta Kappa Society. The flier lists famous members--Twain as one, his photo sandwiched between Sheryl Sanders and Sonia Sotomayor. I didn't know this about him. So, is it true and does anyone know when he was made a member? Thanks, Ben -- Ben Click Professor, English Director, Writing & Speaking Center Editor, *The Mark Twain Annual* Director, Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture (240) 895-4253 St. Mary's College of Maryland