Lester Wallack papers

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Lester Wallack papers

1826-1912

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Consists of letters from Bret Harte, Julia Marlowe, and others to Wallack and family members, 1826-1912; photographs; notes concerning a benefit performance held for Wallack in 1888; and clippings.

.5 linear feet

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Wallack, Lester, 1820-1888

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John Johnstone Wallack (January 1, 1820, New York City – September 6, 1888, Stamford, Connecticut), was an American actor-manager and son of theatre producer James William Wallack and actrees Susan Johnstone. He used the stage name John Lester until October 5, 1858, when he first acted under the name Lester Wallack, which he retained the rest of his career. He was born in New York but at an early age he was taken to his parents' home in London where he was reared and educated. Wallack had chose...