Kester, Paul, 1870-1933

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Dates:
Birth 1870
Death 1933-06-21

Biographical notes:

Paul Kester (1870-1933) was an American dramatist and author. He wrote popular novels and also plays which were produced on Broadway with well-known American and British actors. His older brother, Vaughan Kester (1869-1911) was a journalist and novelist who wrote short stories and assisted Paul with his plays. Harriet Watkins Kester was their mother and Jessie Jennings Kester was married to Vaughan Kester.

From the description of Paul Kester papers, 1880-1933. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122608015

From the guide to the Paul Kester papers, 1880-1933, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Theater
  • Actors
  • Actors
  • Actors
  • Actors, British
  • American drama
  • Drama
  • English drama
  • Performing arts
  • Prompt-book
  • Romanies

Occupations:

  • Authors
  • Dramatists
  • Novelists

Places:

  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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