Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Paul Howard Manship (December 25, 1885 – January 31, 1966) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Charles H. and Mary Etta (Friend) Manship. His father, a clerk for the St. Paul gas company, instilled in him an appreciation for craftsmanship and precision—traits that would profoundly shape Manship’s artistic vision. Growing up in a family home at 304 Nelson Avenue, he developed a keen interest in art from a young age, enrolling in the St. Paul School of Art where he honed his foundational skills. This early exposure to artistic principles foreshadowed…