William Styron letter to Robert W. White, 1962 June 26

Physical Details: Letter : 1 item : typescript ; 13 x 9 cm.

Sender: William Styron (1925-2006)

Recipient: Robert W. (Robert Winthrop) White (1921-2002)

Description: Styron relates his experience witnessing a hearing at the Connecticut State Prison in which a prisoner named Benjamin Reid was granted clemency. He mentions that he saw "Salome, bathed in sunlight" (presumably a sculpture by White) when he returned and muses whether she had something to do with the verdict.

Forms part of: Robert W. White papers, 1889-2003, bulk circa 1920s-2003

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: William Styron letter to Robert W. White, 1962 June 26. Robert W. White papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 14487

Subjects:

• Conn.

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