Autograph letter signed from James Young to Mr. Palmer [manuscript], 19th or 20th century December 28.

ArchivalResource

Autograph letter signed from James Young to Mr. Palmer [manuscript], 19th or 20th century December 28.

Young asks "can nothing be done for me?" and suggests a matinee performance of Hamlet for the benefit of the Fund. Recipient likely A.M. Palmer. Dated 12 M. 28th.

2 leaves ; 20 x 13 cm.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7603855

Folger Shakespeare Library

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Young, James, 1878-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ft9dfb (person)

James Young (1872?-1948) was active on stage and in motion pictures as an actor, director, and writer. Born on New Year's Day 1872 (some sources say 1878), in Baltimore, Md., James Young was appearing onstage by the 1890s. Eventually, his theatrical career would encompass playwriting, producing, directing, and management, as well as nationwide lecturing on Shakespeare. Mr. Young began acting in motion pictures in 1909 and writing and directing them three years later; he had appeared in some 35 f...

Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6bk1j7x (person)

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 ...