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Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr.

1902 - 1983

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Winifred Sackville Stoner, Junior

Biographical Cyclopedia of U.S. Women

"There is nothing more terrible for any child than to be put up as an example of precocity and to be expected to shine in all things and at all times."

The Boneyard Feb. 2002

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Mother Stoner

Articles about Winifred that were published in the New York Times:

“New 9-year-old prodigy: Mother defends the precocity of Winifred Stoner, Author.” New York Times. Feb. 13, 1912. pg. 10.

“Precocious Miss Stoner.” New York Times. Feb. 13, 1912. pg. 10.

“Winifred’s attainments: Mrs. Stoner tells critics just what her daughter does know.” (letter to the editor) New York Times. May 23, 1915. pg X4.

“A girls’ week.” New York Times. May 3, 1921. pg. 13.

“When infant prodigies grow up.” New York Times. Jul. 15, 1923. pg. BR11.

“Divorce recommended for former prodigy: Mrs. Winifred Stoner Hyman has possible income as writer, so no alimony is asked.” New York Times. Apr. 3, 1927. pg. 8.

“Winifred Stoner, free, to study divorce: Twice married, she will go to Paris soon on research work.” New York Times. Jul. 21, 1927. pg. 13.

“Miss Stoner brings arrest of R. H. Loeb: Broker seized in street on author’s charge he had struck her in hotel.” New York Times. Nov. 29, 1928. pg. 29.

“Loeb hearing adjourned: Court continues case of broker on charges of Miss Stoner.” New York Times. Dec. 2, 1928. pg. 56.

“Broker is cleared of Stoner charge: Witnesses from hotel deny he hit former infant prodigy and says she was assailant.” New York Times. Dec. 25, 1928. pg. 29.

“Loeb cleared in theft: Magistrate dismisses charge made by Winifred Sackville Stoner.” New York Times. Jan. 4, 1929. pg. 11.

“Miss Stoner evades writ: Sheriff with attachment unable to find baggage on liner.” New York Times. May 15, 1929. pg. 4.

“Miss Stoner seeks marriage annulment: Former ‘Child Prodigy’ finds first husband, whom she thought dead, is living.” New York Times. Dec. 12, 1929. pg. 35.

“Winifred Stoner plea calls Count a faker: One-time ‘Child Prodigy’ seeking annulment from Bruch, who is accused of crime record.” New York Times. Mar. 19, 1930.

“Winifred S. Stoner wed a third time.” New York Times. Sep. 4, 1931.

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