Autograph letter signed from D.J. Stafford, Washington D.C., to Monroe [manuscript], 1895 December 9.

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Autograph letter signed from D.J. Stafford, Washington D.C., to Monroe [manuscript], 1895 December 9.

Stafford mentions Egan, J. Malone, and the Player's Club. Also says he is to lecture in NY on Hamlet in Grand Central Palace Hall and entreats Monroe to come.

2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7446000

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Stafford, D. J., fl. 1895,

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Egan, fl. 1895

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Malone, J., fl. 1895

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Monroe, fl. 1895

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Players (Club)

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Brooks was elected an honorary member of the Players. From the description of Correspondence to Van Wyck Brooks, 1961-1962. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 182939973 New York City. Founded by Edwin Booth in 1888, the club had among its members many prominent actors, artists and writers. From the description of Players Club letters, 1848-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122397038 The Players is a private social club, founded ...

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. ...