James E. Murdoch papers, 1837-1903.

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James E. Murdoch papers, 1837-1903.

The collection consists of letters written to James E. Murdoch, his daughter Fannie, and Reverend John Pierpont from various actors, authors, politicians, abolitionists, clergymen, and others. Letters discuss performances, writings, family news, and abolition. The collection also contains two playbills for performances by James E. Murdoch and an illustration of Charles Darwin.

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Murdoch, James Edward, 1811-1893

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American actor in light comedy, Murdoch was also a lecturer on behalf of the Civil War wounded. From the description of James Edward Murdoch papers, 1822-1913 (inclusive), 1856-1889 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612378245 James Edward Murdoch, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an actor, lecturer, and teacher of elocution. He was married to Eliza Middlecott and the two had a daughter, Fannie. From the description of James E. Murdoch papers, 1837-190...

Pierpont, John, 1785-1866,

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Unitarian clergyman, poet, and reformer. From the description of Papers of John Pierpont [manuscript], 1825-1885. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647953935 American poet. From the description of Passing away -- a dream : autograph manuscript copy of the poem signed, [1837 or later]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 560671584 John Pierpont was born in Connecticut in 1785; he graduated from Yale in 1804 and tried several professions before beco...

Bridge, W. F. (Will Filson)

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Murdoch, Fannie

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