The Arts; So Much More Than Waldo's Wives

Authors

Colin W. Sargent

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

9-2018

Pages

51-64

Abstract

The life and times of Bangor, Maine artist Waldo Peirce is the focus of the medium length article. His four wives are profiled and the story of each relationship is revealing about his children and work as an artist. His friendship with Ernest Hemingway and experiences in World War II are also explained.

Subjects

Michael Peirce, Mellen Pierce, Anna Peirce, Chamberlain Peirce, Dorothy Rice, Lawrence Speery, Ivy Troutman, The Sun Also Rises, Alzira Handforth Boehm, Works Progress Administration, Ellen Antoinette Larsen

Recommended Citation

Sargent, Colin W., "The Arts; So Much More Than Waldo's Wives" (2018). Maine News Index – Portland Monthly. 2307.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_portmonthly/2307