Batchelder, Evelyn B. Longman
From Salem Links and Lore
- Evelyn B. Longman Batchelder, a highly prolific and noted sculptress, had ties to Salem.
- Though born in Winchester, Ohio, she spent most of her girlhood in Canada and receiving art education at
the Chicago Art Institute.
- She was the fist woman sculptor elected a full member of the Academy of Design.
- She was also a life member of the Essex Institute.
- Her father in law was Henry M. Batchelder, president of the Merchants' National Bank in Salem.
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Batchelder, Evelyn B. Longman
"Judge White is sculptor's model during lecture." Salem Evening News, Mar. 27, 1923.
"Evelyn Batchelder, noted sculptress dies at Osterville" Salem Evening News, Mar. 11, 1954.
"Evelyn Longman, sculptor, 79, dies" New York Times, Mar. 11, 1954.
