Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City.

From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954

American dramatist and theatrical manager.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to [anthony?] Bell, 1892 Feb. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526008

George Heister was involved in the theater in America throughout much of the 19 century, and worked with many of its prominent figures.

From the guide to the George Heister papers, 1838-1892, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Augustin Daly was an American playwright, producer, and theater manager. He began as a critic, then adapted or translated European plays; he was renowned for his Shakespearean productions. He later wrote his own succesful plays, which were much imitated. Daly formed his own prestigious acting company, and opened Daly's Theatre in New York and London. His productions were famous for their attention to detail.

From the description of Augustin Daly letter to Benton, 1894 Dec. 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57256177

American playwright and producer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Daly's Theatre, Leicester Square, W., London, to an unknown correspondent, 1896 July 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125398

Epithet: theatre-manager

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000131.0x000062

Epithet: writer of plays

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000564.0x000258

American producer and playwright; adapted and produced many French and German plays and several Shakespeare plays.

From the description of Letters of Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1893-1897. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647875306

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Birth 1838-07-20

Death 1899-06-07

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