William Wetmore Story Papers, 1845-1894.

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William Wetmore Story Papers, 1845-1894.

American sculptor, art critic, poet and editor. Collection contains correspondence, poetry, and plays (1862-1894) and 7 letters (1845, 1882, 1891-1892, n.d.)

2 boxes and 1 envelope.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7994312

Peabody Essex Museum

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Story, William Wetmore, 1819-1895

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William Wetmore Story was born in Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1840, left the United States in 1847 and spent the rest of his life in Rome. There he began his career as a sculptor, working mostly in marble. From the description of Letters sent, 1860, 1875. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 77798425 American expatriate William Wetmore Story had talent and success in diverse pursuits. After graduating from Harvard, he practised law in Bo...