Autograph letter signed from Arthur Hodgson, Stratford-on-Avon, to William Winter, Mentone [manuscript], 1893 May 13.

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Autograph letter signed from Arthur Hodgson, Stratford-on-Avon, to William Winter, Mentone [manuscript], 1893 May 13.

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Believes that Ada Rehan is the most acomplished actress in the world now living and mentions her performance as Rosalind. Saw a performance of the Taming of the Shrew by Benson's company, but in the absence of Rehan, Katharine fell flat. Sends a Stratford Herald [not with item] with an account of a meeting of the Trustees of Shakespeare's Birthplace.

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Hodgson, Arthur, 1818-1902

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Queensland pastoralist and politician. Pioneer pastoralist in the Moreton Bay district in 1840. MP for Darling Downs, Minister for Works, 1868 and Colonial Secretary, 1869. From the description of Papers. 1841-1948. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225695786 ...

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. ...

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, ...

Rehan, Ada, 1857-1916

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Ada Rehan was an Irish-American actress. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1890. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 206691443 Irish-American actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hotel Metropole, W.C., London, to Arthur Sullivan, 1891 Nov. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126537 Irish-born American stage actress. From the description of Papers, ca. 1879-1918. (University ...