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Wright, J. B. (John B.), b. 1814,. Autograph letters signed from John B. Wright to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1872.

Title: Autograph letters signed from John B. Wright to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1872.

Wright accepts the position of stage manager and prompter of the Grand Opera House.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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Wright, J. B. (John B.), b. 1814,. Autograph letter signed from J.B. Wright, National Theatre, Boston, to Mr. Murdoch [manuscript], 1854 January 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed from J.B. Wright, National Theatre, Boston, to Mr. Murdoch [manuscript], 1854 January 3.

Regarding an engagement.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 24 x 20 cm.

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Clarke, George H., 1840-1906?. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, ca.1830-1910.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, ca.1830-1910.

Includes promptbooks used by or associated with Rose Olivia Wright [Mrs. Edward] (no. 232); John Wilmott and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (no. 233); Louisa Mary Ann Gann, James P. Gann, and the National Theatre, Boston (no. 234); George H. Clarke and Charles Bass (no. 235); John G. Gilbert (no. 236); William Pleater Davidge, the Theatre Royal, Norwich, and Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York (no. 237); William Henry Sedley-Smith (no. 238); John E. Oxley, James Henry Hackett, and R. Baldwell (no. 239); Frederick Chippendale (no. 240); Charles Smith and William Henry Stephens (no. 241); Henry Farren and E.W. Danforth (no. 2422); John B. Wright and the Boston Theatre (no. 243); L.H. Everitt and Billy Hamblin (no. 244); Augustin Daly, William Winter, and Daly's Theatre, New York (no. 245); Winthrop Ames, W.C. Masson, and the New Theatre, New York (nos. 247 and 248).

ArchivalResource: 17 items

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Spear, George Gaines, 1809-1887,. Autograph letter signed from G.G. Spear, Buffalo, to John B. Wright, Boston [manuscript], 1848 July.

Title: Autograph letter signed from G.G. Spear, Buffalo, to John B. Wright, Boston [manuscript], 1848 July.

Regarding Spear's desired payment and terms for future seasons at the National Theatre. Urges Wright to procure the services of J.W. Wallack, Jr., whom Spear considers to be the best Richard III that he has ever seen.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 24 x 20 cm.

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Ford, John Thompson, 1829-1894,. Autograph letters signed from John Thompson Ford, Baltimore, to various people [manuscript], 1862-1894.

Title: Autograph letters signed from John Thompson Ford, Baltimore, to various people [manuscript], 1862-1894.

(1) refers to the seizure of his papers after Lincoln's assasination; (2) concerns events of the Civil War in June, 1863; (3) praises personal qualities of Edwin Booth; (4) refers to Charles [St. Thomas] Burke; (6-8) concern securing actors and actresses through Wright.

ArchivalResource: 8 items.

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Wright, J. B. (John B.), b. 1814,. Autograph letters signed from J.B. Wright, Boston, to W.E. Burton, Burton's Theatre, New York [manuscript], 1851.

Title: Autograph letters signed from J.B. Wright, Boston, to W.E. Burton, Burton's Theatre, New York [manuscript], 1851.

(1) Dated September 26, 1851. Concerns producing Winter's tale, Macbeth and Henry 8th; (2) Undated. A short note indicating that Wright can only give Mrs. Tr[iv?]ner five nights.

ArchivalResource: 2 items ; 14 x 19 cm to 25 x 19 cm.

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Davidge, William Pleater, 1814-1888,. Autograph letters signed from William Pleater Davidge to various recipients [manuscript], 1859-1881.

Title: Autograph letters signed from William Pleater Davidge to various recipients [manuscript], 1859-1881.

Recipients: William Winter and John B. Wright. Some of the letters are endorsed by Winter.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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McCullough, John, 1832-1885,. Letters signed from John McCullough to various people [manuscript], 1861-1905.

Title: Letters signed from John McCullough to various people [manuscript], 1861-1905.

Correspondents: Miss Alger, [Edward A.?] Buck, William [F. Johnson?], Mr. Morris, William Winter, and [John B.] Wright. Also included are a theatre pass signed by McCullough, (23) a satin broadside, "Obsequies of John McCullough", address delivered by Henry Edwards, November 12, 1885, and 2 letters to William Winter, November 8, 1885, from William F. Johnson, and September 2, 1905, from Samuel G. Kerr, both about McCullough; the letter from Johnson quotes 3 letters to McCullough, one from E.L. Davenport, March 5, 1861, one from M.A. Garrettson, and one from Edwin Forrest, December 8, 1864. (2) and (15) refer to McCullough's successful English engagement as Othello and Virginius; (3), to his recitation before the Princess of Wales. (7) and (15) praise Edwin Booth. One letter is incomplete.

ArchivalResource: 25 items.

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Pray, Isaac C. (Isaac Clarke), 1813-1869,. Autograph letters signed and telegram from Isaac C. Pray to J.B. Wright [manuscript], 1838-1852.

Title: Autograph letters signed and telegram from Isaac C. Pray to J.B. Wright [manuscript], 1838-1852.

In (1), written from New York City, Pray mentions that he forgot to take copies of the prologue and epilogue to Julietta Gordini with him. (2-4) concern Mr. Brooke and include references to his playing Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth, among other roles. Most letters sent from Pray at the National Theatre, Washington, to Wright at the National Theatre, Boston. (4), a telegram, accompanied by envelope from House's Printing Telegraph.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

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Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872,. Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

(5) mentions the assassination of Lincoln; (10) gives reasons for not performing at benefit for Wemyss; (15) expresses regret at Madame Ponisi's decision to leave the New York stage. Attached to (2) is an autograph and to (16) is a poetic tribute to Forrest.

ArchivalResource: 21 items.

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Celeste, Madame (Céline), 1814-1882. Celeste Elliott letter to John B. Wright, 1857 November 21.

Title: Celeste Elliott letter to John B. Wright, 1857 November 21.

Handwritten manuscript letter from Celeste to John B. Wright, written from Jones Hotel in Philadelphia. She is asking for her mail to be forward to her from Boston. She also asks him to write to Mr. Barry to see which piece is best to open with in Boston.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Wright, J. B. (John B.), b. 1814,. Autograph letter signed from J.B. Wright, Allston, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 March 18.

Title: Autograph letter signed from J.B. Wright, Allston, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 March 18.

Reminiscences of actors including Forrest and Edwin Booth. Addressed from Everett Place, Allston, Mass. Letter addressed "My dear old friend."

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

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Anderson, James R. (James Robertson), 1811-1895,. Autograph letters signed from James Robertson Anderson to various recipients [manuscript], 1840-1857.

Title: Autograph letters signed from James Robertson Anderson to various recipients [manuscript], 1840-1857.

Recipients: T.C. Boddie, Sir Thomas N. Talfourd, Benjamin Webster, J.B. Wright, Kennedy Frishny (?), Gladstane, and Charles Kean. Also, Kean's reply.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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Brougham, John, 1810-1880,. Autograph letters signed from John Brougham to various recipients [manuscript], 1851-1872.

Title: Autograph letters signed from John Brougham to various recipients [manuscript], 1851-1872.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871,. Autograph letters signed from James Henry Hackett to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1869.

Title: Autograph letters signed from James Henry Hackett to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1869.

Recipients: John Quincy Adams, T. Allston Brown, Warren Bryant, William E. Burton, Fitz-Greene Halleck, Gabriel Harrison, [Joseph Stevens] Jones, Noah Ludlow, C. Manly, [Edwin Dennison Morgan], John R[enshaw] Thomson, Gulian C. Verplanck, Wallack's Theatre Corps Dramatique, Francis C. Wemyss and John B. Wright. Not all letters are autograph signed. (12) is a brief character reference of Andrew Johnson in the form of a letter written after the 1865 inauguration when was sworn in as Vice President. He was said to be intoxicated during the ceremony. (17) contain a reply from Mr. Wemyss. Also, 2 J. H. Hackett autographs and 1 signed bank check of money received from [Benedict] De Bar. Some items undated.

ArchivalResource: 21 items.

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