De KAY, Charles (1845-1935) writer, newspaper columnist.
Born Washington, DC, 25 July 1848.
Infrequently wrote under pseudonym: Henry Eckford.
Co-creater, with Robert Hewitt Jr, of medal series Circle of
Friends of the Medallion (1909-1915) and wrote the text of
the books in which the medals were issued.
De Kay had a wide circle of wealthy friends whom he encouraged
to be subscribers to Circle of Friends series.
He was among the founders of National Sculpture Society (1892)
and National Arts Club (1899). Member New York Numismatic Club 1909-12.
Died East Hampton, L.I., New York, 23 May 1935.
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
BA {1937} Who's Who In American Art, 1937 [1ed:495, obit].
B1 {1943} Who Was Who In America, p 311.
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 1:872.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
N10 {1958} Adelson, p 152.
M36 {1976} Johnson (D. Wayne) Premature Circle of Precocious Friends [Circle of
Friends of the Medallion]. Coins Magazine 22:11 (November 1976) pp 62-69.
MA1 {1988} Stahl (Alan M., editor) The Medal in America. * Joseph Veach Noble "The
Society of Medalists" & Circle of Friends of Medallion, pp 223-247.
N40 {2009} Kleeberg and Alexander, An Island of Civility; the Centennial History of
The New York Numismatic Club 1908/09-2008/09. New York: The Club, p 313.
Born Washington, DC, 25 July 1848.
Infrequently wrote under pseudonym: Henry Eckford.
Co-creater, with Robert Hewitt Jr, of medal series Circle of
Friends of the Medallion (1909-1915) and wrote the text of
the books in which the medals were issued.
De Kay had a wide circle of wealthy friends whom he encouraged
to be subscribers to Circle of Friends series.
He was among the founders of National Sculpture Society (1892)
and National Arts Club (1899). Member New York Numismatic Club 1909-12.
Died East Hampton, L.I., New York, 23 May 1935.
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
BA {1937} Who's Who In American Art, 1937 [1ed:495, obit].
B1 {1943} Who Was Who In America, p 311.
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 1:872.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
N10 {1958} Adelson, p 152.
M36 {1976} Johnson (D. Wayne) Premature Circle of Precocious Friends [Circle of
Friends of the Medallion]. Coins Magazine 22:11 (November 1976) pp 62-69.
MA1 {1988} Stahl (Alan M., editor) The Medal in America. * Joseph Veach Noble "The
Society of Medalists" & Circle of Friends of Medallion, pp 223-247.
N40 {2009} Kleeberg and Alexander, An Island of Civility; the Centennial History of
The New York Numismatic Club 1908/09-2008/09. New York: The Club, p 313.