Laura Burt papers, 1883-1950.

Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...

Stanford, Henry, 1872-1921

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Burt, Laura, -1952

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British-born actress Laura Burt (died 1952) was active as a performer in the United States and England from the late 19th century through the middle of the 20th century. Born on the Isle of Man to Captain Brown Burt and a Welsh mother, Ann Lloyd Burt, Laura Burt's family came to Shannon, Illinois around 1876, before finally settling in Ohio. She made her first appearance on the stage at the Academy of Music, New York City in The Old Homestead (1889). Afterwards she studi...