Bigelow, Poultney, 1855-

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Dates:
Birth 1855-09-10
Death 1954-05-28
German, English,

Biographical notes:

Poultney Bigelow, son of John Bigelow, was born in New York and raised in France, where his father was consul, and Germany, where he became friends with Prince William, later emperor of Germany. He was educated at Yale, and began practicing law, but was more interested in politics and writing. He is perhaps best remembered as a journalist; he was editor of Outing magazine and later covered the Spanish-American war in the Philippines. Bigelow travelled extensively, and numbered among his correspondents some of the best-known figures in Europe and America. He died in 1954.

From the description of Poultney Bigelow letter to the Independent, 1910 Feb. 5. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 74150116

Poultney Bigelow (1855-1954) was a journalist, author and world traveler. He was the son of John Bigelow, the American Ambassador to France under Abraham Lincoln, and accompanied his father on diplomatic travels. After graduating from Yale University and Columbia Law School, Poultney Bigelow was active largely as a journalist and author based in New York and London. He had close ties with the German emperor, Wilhelm II, and espoused controversial views concerning politics and world affairs. In addition to his extensive travels, he published eleven books, including a two-volume autobiography. He died at the age of 98 at his home in Malden-on-Hudson, New York.

From the description of Poultney Bigelow papers, 1855-1954. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122431428

From the guide to the Poultney Bigelow papers, 1855-1954, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Brisben was an American author and journalist.

From the description of Letters and an envelope, 1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79080205

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Subjects:

  • Authors, American
  • Arts
  • Colonies
  • Imperialism
  • Journalism
  • Journalists
  • Voyages and travels
  • World politics
  • World politics

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  • Collector
  • Journalists

Places:

  • Japan (as recorded)
  • Germany (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Russia (as recorded)
  • Japan (as recorded)
  • Russia (as recorded)
  • Germany (as recorded)

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