The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
Sundays Billy
A childhood friend of Louis in Newburyport.
minor
Also known as Billy, Bill
First appearance: v newburyport
Sundays Billy shows up with force in VII: Boston. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The man known as Yankee Doodle, who whistles his tune on Washington Street.
Sundays Billy first appears in 0005 v newburyport.
In VII: Boston: The man known as Yankee Doodle, who whistles his tune on Washington Street.
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- Architectural Mentors & Early Colleagues
- Early Family & Childhood Influences
- Protagonist
- Later Career & Broader Influences
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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