Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861

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Dates:
Birth 1779-05-26
Death 1861-09-23

Biographical notes:

Actor and manager of the Walnut Street Theatre.

From the description of Letters : Philadelphia, to Edward S. Burd, Philadelphia, 1846 June 15 and June 17. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28895082

Actor and theater manager.

From the description of William B. Wood correspondence, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981416

Canadian-born actor and theater manager in Philadelphia at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Arch Street Theatre, and Walnut Street Theatre.

From the description of Account books, 1810-1835. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 85226939

Wood was manager of the Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, in partnership with William Warren.

From the description of Costume designer's notes and sketches, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612807971

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Costume design
  • Theater management

Occupations:

  • Actors
  • Theater managers

Places:

  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)