Sol Smith Russell papers

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Sol Smith Russell papers

1865-1905

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Consists of a folder of correspondence, some with father-in-law William T. Adams and other family members, 1875-1905; monologues, plays, and songs in manuscript and printed form; a contract, 1878; 2 financial accounts, 1876 and 1884; William T. Adams passport, 1865; and other papers.

.3 linear feet

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Russell, Sol Smith, 1848-1902

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Solomon Smith Russell (1848–1902) was a 19th-century American comedic stage actor who began performing as a boy during the American Civil War. Russell was born at Brunswick, Missouri, the eldest of two sons and a daughter raised by Charles and Louise (née Mathews) Russell. While a young boy Russell's family moved to St. Louis where his father manufactured and sold tinware. Russell's mother was from Ohio, the daughter of a Cincinnati music teacher. It soon became apparent that Russell did not ...