Memories of an old theatrical man : typescript, [ca. 1879-1931].

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Memories of an old theatrical man : typescript, [ca. 1879-1931].

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Volume 1: Reminiscences concerning his career as actor in San Francisco and elsewhere; his work with Edwin Booth and others; experiences as personal representative and manager of Lillian Russell; activities as stage manager. Volumes 2-4: Scrapbooks containing annotated programs, photographs, clippings documenting his acting career: v.2: 1879-1885; v.3: 1885-1908; v.4: 1908-1938; v.5: theatre programs assembled by Ross, ca.1852-1931.

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Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : New York and Chicago, to Elsie Leslie, 1889 Dec. 5 and 1890 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270532629 From the description of Letters, 1858, 1887. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 56685372 Edwin Booth (1833-1893) was the son of Junius Brutus Booth, the great British tragedian, and the older brother of John Wilkes Booth; Edwin was best known for his Shakespearean roles. ...

Ross, Frederick G., 1858-1942

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Frederick G. Ross, actor and business manager for Lillian Russell was born in San Francisco, California in 1858. He began his stage career in 1879 appearing with actors such as James O'Neill, Edwin Booth, Ada Cavendish, John Drew and Joseph Jefferson. Leaving the stage, he became business manager for stars such as Lillian Russell, Fritzi Scheff, Margaret Anglin, Henry Miller and Rose Coghlan. He died in Long Island, New York in 1942. From the guide to the Frederick G. Ross Scrapbooks...

Russell, Lillian, 1861-1922

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