Players of a century, 1792-1896.

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Players of a century, 1792-1896.

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An extra-illustrated edition of Phelp's book "Players of a century" concerning the theater in Albany, N.Y. during the late 19th century. The collection contains manuscript letters, photographs, playbills and programs and historical sketches of Albany stage personae. Some prominent authors and actors represented in the collection include Edwin Booth, William Cullen Bryant, Alexandre Dumas, Jenny Lind, Sir Walter Scott and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The collection also includes extensive graphic material related to the theater and to the Hudson Valley region in general.

19 boxes.

American Periodical Series I

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Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747107129 From the description of Autograph letter signed : place not specified to Charles [Sharpe], [1817 or later?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 745119219 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Slade], 1803 June [3]. (Unknown). W...

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. ...