Autograph letters signed from Hamilton Griffin, London, Louisville and Montreal, to William Winter [manuscript], 1876-1884.

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Autograph letters signed from Hamilton Griffin, London, Louisville and Montreal, to William Winter [manuscript], 1876-1884.

Letters (1-2) discuss Mary Anderson's abilities and her popularity. (3) mentions Thomas Keene's performance of Richard III.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7254643

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Anderson, Mary, 1859-1940

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Shakespearean actress. From the description of Mary Anderson : miscellaneous papers, 1898-1936 bulk (1898-1904). (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46719324 British actress. From the description of Letters : Broadway, [England], to Laurence Housman, 1902 Apr. 5 and 1934 July 17. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 25311111 American stage actress. Mary Anderson is the stage name of Mary Anderson De Navarro. From the des...

Keene, T. W. (Thomas Wallace), 1840-1898

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Griffin, Hamilton, active 19th century

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Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485

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Accession date: 1485 Places: England Title: King of England and Lord of Ireland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000387.0x000329 ...

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, ...