Autograph letters signed from Fanny Davenport to various recipients [manuscript], [1877]-1898.

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Autograph letters signed from Fanny Davenport to various recipients [manuscript], [1877]-1898.

Recipients: The New York Herald [tribune?], [Albert M.] Palmer, H. W. Wholflay, William Winter and addressee unknown. (5) thanks Winter for his kind eulogy of Adelaide Neilson. (1) and (8) concern her role of "Cleopatra." (1) quotes a letter from Sardou and (8) offers defense against Sarah Bernhardt's criticism of her in the role of his, Sardou's, "Cleopatra." Includes 1 autograph letter (draft).

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905

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Albert Marshman Palmer, American theater manager and entrepreneur. From the guide to the Albert Marshman Palmer manuscript material : 1 item, 1899, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) American theatre manager. From the description of Autograph note in third person : New York, to "Harpers Magazine?", 1891 Jun. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270611610 ...

Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Sardou, Victorien, 1831-1908

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Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923

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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, ...

Wholflay, H. W., 19th cent.

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Davenport, Fanny, 1850-1898

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Fanny Lily Gypsy Davenport was an American actress and theatrical manager. In 1882 she established her own theatrical company, the Fanny Davenport Company, which toured the United States with productions of Fedora, La Tosca, Cleopatra, and Gismonda, among others. She was married first to Edwin H. Price and then to Melbourne MacDowell. From the description of Fanny Davenport collection, 1881-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612235888 Davenport first performed on stage at ...