Union Square Theatre

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The Union Square Theatre in New York City opened in 1871 as a variety house. Under Albert Marshman Palmer's management, the theatre produced successful plays and comedies. Son of a Baptist clergyman, Palmer trained as a lawyer and worked as a librarian and accountant before turning to the theater. He managed the A. M. Palmers Stock Company that played at the Union Square Theatre from 1872 to 1883.

From the description of Records, 1874-1895. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612852501
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creatorOf Neilson, Francis, 1867-1961,. Autograph letter signed from Francis Neilson, Union Square Theatre, to John Malone [manuscript], 1891 October 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Theater souvenirs, ca. 1869-1891 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Photographs featuring 19th-century theatrical groups, companies, productions, and related personalities, 1870-1893. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Union Square Theatre. Programs, 1874-1888. University of Florida
creatorOf Le Moyne, Wm. J. (William J.), 1831-1905,. Autograph letters signed from William J. Le Moyne to various people [manuscript], 1881-1882. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Theatrical scrapbook collection, 1791-1967. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Rogers Memorial Collection: Musical and theatrical programs, 1794-1937 (inclusive), 1845-1937 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Union Square Theatre. Records, 1874-1895. Houghton Library
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associatedWith Le Moyne, Wm. J. (William J.), 1831-1905, person
associatedWith Neilson, Francis, 1867-1961, person
associatedWith Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905. person
associatedWith Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937 person
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