Lucy M. Stanton papers, 1889-1931 (bulk 1902-1931).

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Lucy M. Stanton papers, 1889-1931 (bulk 1902-1931).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38478222

The collection consists of papers of Lucy May Stanton from 1889-1931. Includes correspondence, notebooks, account books, diaries, sketchbooks, printed materials, photographs, clippings, and research materials. The diaries, notebooks, and sketchbooks describe Stanton's methods and processes followed in her painting. The photographs consist of black and white reproductions of Stanton's miniatures, pastels, and oils. The correspondence pertains to commissions for Stanton's work as well as personal correspondence from John Burroughs, Laura Coombes Hills, George and Mabel Sarton, May Sarton, and Stanton's sister, Willie Marion Forbes.

8 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931

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Lucy May Stanton (1875-1931), art teacher and miniature portrait painter, born in Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of Lucy M. Stanton papers, 1889-1931 (bulk 1902-1931). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478222 Stanton was born in Atlanta on May 22, 1875, to Frances Louisa Megee and William Lewis Stanton. She grew up on Gordon Street, across the street from Joel Chandler Harris's house, the Wren's Nest. She was educated at Southern Female College in LaGrange (also known...

Sarton, Mabel.

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Forbes, Willie Marion.

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Sarton, George, 1884-1956

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Historian of science, George Alfred Leon Sarton was born on August 31, 1884, in Ghent, Belgium. He studied the natural sciences at the University of Ghent, and received his D.Sc. in 1911. Escaping to England before World War I, Sarton then came to the United States in 1915. After spending some time in lecturing positions, Sarton came to Harvard University in 1920, was made a full professor there in 1940 and retired in 1951 when he was made professor emeritus. He was founder of th...

Sarton, May, 1912-1995

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By Source, Fair use, Link May Sarton (May 3, 1912-July 16, 1995), poet and novelist, was born Elanore Marie Sarton in Wondelgem, Belgium, the daughter of George Sarton, a noted historian of science, and Eleanor Mabel Elwes, an English portrait painter and designer. Sarton moved with her parents to England, and in 1916 the family immigrated to the United States. All three became naturalized Americans in 1924, by which time Sarton's name had been Americanized to Eleanor May. Sart...

Hills, Laura Coombes.

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Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

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American naturalist and writer. From the description of Poem 1917. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 49995946 One of America's great naturalist authors. From the description of Memorabilia, 1905-1931. (Hartwick College). WorldCat record id: 27057683 American teacher, naturalist, poet, and essayist of national prominence. Friend of Walt Whitman; influenced by Thoreau, Carlyle, and Emerson. Employed accurate observations of nature, scientific re...