Autograph letter signed W.J. Henderson, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1915 November 7.

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Autograph letter signed W.J. Henderson, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1915 November 7.

Thanks Winter for an inscribed copy of Vagrant memories. Also mentions some of his recollections of the theatre, his father William Henderson, Matilda Heron, Miss Rehan and Lester Wallack.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Wallack, Lester, 1820-1888

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Henderson, W. J. (William James), 1855-1937

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Heron, Matilda, 1830-1877

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Rehan, Ada, 1857-1916

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...