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Biographical Time Line for Eleanor (Stackhouse) Atkinson, author.

1863:  Born Rensellaer, Indianapolis Daughter of Isaac M. and Margaret (Smith)     Stackhouse.

18--:  Indianapolis Normal School.

1888-91:  Special writer for the Chicago Tribune under pen name of Nora Marks.

1890, Aug 31: Writes to Dr Toole saying she will be en route for New York 8/9 Sept.

1890, Oct 31: Writes to Dr Toole thanking him for letter of introduction and stating that she has had help from Trinity College, Dublin with her research on works of Celtic and Gaelic literature.

1891: Marries Francis Blake Atkinson editor.

1899: Daughter Eleanor Blake Atkinson born

1902: Resides at 297 Beldan Ave. Chicago

1902: Work address is 109 Randolph, Chicago

1903:  Publishes “MamzelleFifine”, historical novel of the young Empress Josephine of Martinique.

1905:  Resides at 3357 Indiana Ave, Chicago.

1906:  Resides at 5505 Vincennes Ave, Chicago.

1908:  Publishes “Boyhood of Lincoln”.

1909:  Publishes “Lincoln’s Love Story”.

1910:  Publishes “The Story of Chicago”.

1912:  Publishes “Greyfriars Bobby” and “A Loyal Love”.

1912:  Resides at 4939 Vincennes Ave, Chicago.

1915:  Publishes “The How and Why Library”.

1916:  Publishes “Johnny Appleseed”.

1916:  Resides at 5750 South Park Ave, Chicago.

1916:  Publishes “Pictured Knowledge”.

1917:  Publishes “Hearts Undaunted”.

1918:  Publishes: “Poilu, A Dog of Roubaix”.

1920:  Separates from husband Francis Blake.

1924:  Francis Blake granted divorce. 

1942:  Dies Manhasset, Long Island.

 

 

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