Autograph letter signed from Thomas Alfred Wise, New York, to Bernhardt Wall [manuscript], 1916 May 3.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qk86d3 (person)

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. ...

Wall, Bernhardt, 1872-1956

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zs2xt4 (person)

Bernhardt Wall, distinguished American artist and etcher of books. Born at Buffalo, New York, and graduated from the public schools, where he carried off the principal prizes in both drawing and painting competitions. He went to New York City to study art, leaving there to travel to various states as he sketched scenes along the way. He served in Cuba with the 202nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. After he was mustered out of the army, he returned to New York, where he became known as the ...

Wise, Thomas A. (Thomas Alfred), 1865-1928

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62n5h94 (person)