Talk:Foster W. Stearns

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Foster Waterman Stearns and Frank Waterman Stearns[edit]

Frank Waterman Stearns is the father of Foster Waterman Stearns. I often see a photograph of Frank given for Foster. One source of confusion is likely the fact that Frank often went by his initials, F.W., which also fit Foster. For reference I offer two depictions of Foster and one of Frank, so that future editors may know the difference.

Foster (1): https://www.holycross.edu/archives-and-special-collections/foster-waterman-stearns

Foster (2): https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000823

Frank: https://www.loc.gov/item/2014712667/