Eliot Norton, 1880 - 1913

File — Box: 3, Folder: 16-18

Scope and Contents

18 pieces of correspondence sent to Eliot Norton of New York City. 12 letters are from author William Dean Howells, addressed both to Eliot and a female relative named Grace who appears to be neither his sister nor his wife; of the remainder 4 are from painter John Singer Sargent, and 2 from poet and author John Ruskin, all of whom were friends of his father.

Dates

1880 - 1913

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Eliot Norton (1863-1932) was born in Boston, the son of Harvard art history professor and noted critic Charles Eliot Norton (1827-1908). After attending Harvard, Norton became an attorney in New York, where he spent the majority of his life. He died in London in 1932.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Additional Description

Related Materials

The Houghton Library at Harvard University holds the papers of Professor Norton and his family, including a number of other pieces of correspondence addressed to Eliot.