Autograph letters signed from John Gilbert, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1884-1889.

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Autograph letters signed from John Gilbert, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1884-1889.

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(1) Regarding a proof of an article Winter wrote on Mr. Wallack; (2) a sympathy letter likely referring to the death of Winter's son Arthur; (3) is a copy in Winter's hand. Gilbert has received Winter's "In memory of John McCullough." Refers to the report of an attack on Edwin Booth, which turned out to be an exaggeration. Each addressed from "The Winchester" 1244 Broadway.

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Gilbert, John, 1810-1889

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John Gibbs Gilbert (February 27, 1810 – June 17, 1889) was an American stage actor whose real name was Gibbs. Born in Boston, he made his first appearance there at the Tremont Theatre, in 1828, as Jaffier in Otway's Venice Preserved. His original aim was to be a tragedian, but while on a tour through the South and West, the success of his Sir Anthony Absolute, Master Walter, etc., convinced him that his true bent was for "old men" parts, and he soon became the leading American actor in that l...

Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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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, ...