Edward Kemeys letters to Edith Hibbard

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Edward Kemeys letters to Edith Hibbard

1896-1901

Twelve letters (1896-1901) written by Kemeys family members to Edith Hibbard describe family events, art-related activities, and travels. Eleven letters were written by Edward Kemeys; three contain poems. One letter is a handwritten certificate declaring Hibbard a member in Kemeys' school of sculpture. One letter by Emily Kemeys discusses her uncle Edward's deteriorating health.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6688047

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Kemeys, Edward, 1843-1907

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Edward Kemeys was a sculptor, known primarily for his animal sculpture. He attempted to document the vanishing wildlife species of North American in his work. Among his pieces are the lions at the entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago. The Stanley McCormick referred to her is possibly the youngest son of Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884). Stanley McCormick was born in 1874 or 1875, was comptroller of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and in 1902 he helped bring about the merger that for...

Hibbard, Edith.

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