Wellesley loses a Hunnewell

The Boston Globe features an obituary on Francis O. Hunnewell, a member of the family whose name gave Wellesley its name, who has died at the age of 71 while visiting the country of Georgia. Hunnewell, a military veteran, was said to have been quite an entrepreneur and adventurer, having collected items during his life such as an Indian elephant saddle and Chinese opium bed. Among other things, Hunnewell played an important role in encouraging young musicians, and given this tribute by NPR’s From the Top program.