Bronson Howard papers 1852-1895

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Bronson Howard papers 1852-1895

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The Bronson Howard Papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include financial and legal documents. Bronson Howard corresponded with a wide circle of family, friends and professional associates. The family correspondence documents Mr. Howard's personal life, family business and social interactions. Correspondence with associates, including actors, managers and writers, gives information about Mr. Howard's activities and theater of the period. A number of letters discuss the Civil War.

3 lin. ft. (8 boxes)

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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