Eitel, Edmund Henry, 1886-1960

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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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associatedWith Forsyth, William, 1854-1935. person
associatedWith Hamilton, Arthur Clinton. person
associatedWith Harvey family. family
associatedWith Marine family. family
associatedWith Parker, Benjamin S. (Benjamin Strattan), 1833-1911. person
associatedWith Riley, Andrew A. person
associatedWith Riley family. family
associatedWith Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916. person
associatedWith Riley, Phenton A. person
associatedWith Riley, Reuben A. person
associatedWith Slick family. family
associatedWith Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946. person
correspondedWith Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend), 1827-1916 person
associatedWith Wilson family. family
Place Name Admin Code Country
Indiana--Indianapolis
Indiana
Greenfield (Ind.)
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Poets, American
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Birth 1886

Death 1960

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