James Stetson Metcalfe
James Stetson Metcalfe | |
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Phillips-Andover Academy | |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Spouses | |
Parent(s) | James Harvey Metcalfe Erzelia Frances Stetson |
Relatives | Frances Metcalfe Wolcott (sister) |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
James Stetson Metcalfe (June 27, 1858 – May 26, 1927) was an American drama critic who wrote for
Early life
Metcalfe was born on June 27, 1858, in
His paternal great-grandfather was killed in the Tory army at the Battle of Bunker Hill and his grandfather, Thomas Metcalfe, was "taken by his mother to Virginia, where later he freed his Virginia-born slaves and trekked to Central New York".[1]
He attended
Career
In 1883 and 1884, Metcalfe was the editor and publisher of The Modern Age and from 1885 to 1886, he was an editorial writer for
Metcalfe also authored several books including Mythology for Moderns (1900), The American Slave (1900), Another Three Weeks (1908), The Diary of a District Messenger (1909) and Jane Street (1921).
In 1915, he established the Metcalfe Prize at Yale for the best essay written on the theatre.[5][6] In 1919, was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour for his work on behalf of French war orphans.[7]
Personal life
Metcalfe was twice married. His first marriage was in 1896 to Edith Williams (1865–1902), a daughter of Homer M. Williams of Batavia, New York.[8] After her death in 1902, he married actress Elizabeth Tyree (1864–1952)[9] at the Marble Collegiate Church in 1904.[10] Elizabeth was "from an old Virginia family and went on stage after several season in Washington society."[2]
Metcalfe died on May 26, 1927, at his home at
References
- ^ Minton, Balch and Company. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "James S. Metcalfe, Drama Critic, Dies – Former Theatrical and Art Editor of Life, 68, Was in Literary Work 40 Years – Known As a Crusader – Recently Was on Staff of Wall Street Journal – As Yale Alumnus He Founded Dramatic Prize". The New York Times. 27 May 1927. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ Times, Special to The New York (26 January 1906). "Bill to Aid J.S. Metcalfe – Ticket Speculators Also Hit in Proposed Theatre Regulation". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Metcalfe's Assembly Fight – Democratic Nominee in the Nineteenth District Declares Himself". The New York Times. 12 October 1903. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ Times, Special to The New York (12 May 1928). "WIN YALE PRIZE TWICE; Pair of Students Collaborate Two Years for Literary Award". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "James S. Metcalfe (1914) | Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life". secretary.yale.edu. Yale University. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "From France". Life. Life. 1919. p. 234. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Metcalfe – Edith Williams Metcalfe". The New York Times. 24 April 1902. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Mrs. James Metcalfe". The New York Times. 9 August 1952. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Weddings of a Day – Metcalfe – Tyree". The New York Times. 15 July 1904. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Widow Gets Metcalfe Estate". The New York Times. 11 June 1927. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "METCALFE LEFT $205,372.; Widow Gets Bulk of Estate of Dramatic Critic of "Life."". The New York Times. 23 July 1929. Retrieved 7 October 2022.