"David Noyes Jackson (September 16, 1922 \u2013 July 13, 2001) was the life partner of poet James Merrill (1926\u20131995). A writer and artist, Jackson is remembered today primarily for his literary collaboration with Merrill.The two men met in May 1953 in New York City, after a performance of Merrill's play, \"The Bait.\" They shared homes in Stonington, CT, Athens, and Key West."@en . "David Jackson"@en . "1922-09-16Z"^^ . "1922Z"^^ . "2001Z"^^ . "Jackson, David Noyes"@en . . . "2001-07-13Z"^^ . . . "Artist" .