George Heister papers 1838-1892

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George Heister papers 1838-1892

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George Heister was involved in the theater in America throughout much of the 19 century, and worked with many of its prominent figures. Consists of six letters written to George Heister by several professionals of the theatrical world, including producer/playwright Augustin Daly, playwright Charles Fechter, E. F. Keach of the Boston Museum, and actor Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. Also includes an invitation to the American Dramatic Fund Association dated 1866, and an expression of appreciation from the Providence Theatre Building Committee dated 1838.

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The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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Booth, Junius Brutus, 1821-1883

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Junius Brutus Booth Jr. (December 22, 1821 – September 17, 1883) was an American actor and theatre manager. As a member of the Booth family of actors, Junius Brutus Booth Jr. was overshadowed by his father Junius Sr. and brothers Edwin and John Wilkes (the assassin of Abraham Lincoln), and later by his wife Agnes, a successful actress. Booth was married three times: first briefly to Clementina De Bar, sister of comedian and theatrical manager Ben De Bar; then in California to Harriet Mace,...

Keach, Edward F., 1824-1863.

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Fechter, Charles, 1834-1879.

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Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...

Boston Museum (1847-1903)

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The Boston Museum was a theater and museum displaying collections of natural curiosities. From the description of Boston Museum broadside, 1861 Dec. 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 319961599 Originally housing a gallery of curiosities and wax tableaux in addition to its theatrical features, the first Boston Museum was built in 1841 by Moses Kimball. The original Boston Museum, known as the Boston Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts, became so successful tha...

Heister, George

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George Heister was involved in the theater in America throughout much of the 19 century, and worked with many of its prominent figures. From the description of George Heister papers, 1838-1892. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122430721 From the guide to the George Heister papers, 1838-1892, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.) ...