Eitel, Edmund Henry, 1886-1960

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Dates:
Birth 1886
Death 1960

Biographical notes:

A native of Indianapolis, Eitel was the nephew of James Whitcomb Riley. He served as his uncle's literary executor after Riley's death, and worked with Laurence Chambers to produce the standard biographical edition of Riley's work.

From the description of Family papers, 1851-1920 (bulk 1913-1914). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 28116617

Edmund Henry Eitel, an Indianapolis native, was the nephew and executive secretary of poet James Whitcomb Riley.

From the description of [Letters], 1947. (Lincoln Library). WorldCat record id: 247148713

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Subjects:

  • Poets, American

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  • Indiana--Indianapolis (as recorded)
  • Indiana (as recorded)
  • Greenfield (Ind.) (as recorded)

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