Autograph letters signed from John A. Duff, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1873-1879.

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Autograph letters signed from John A. Duff, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1873-1879.

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(1) Addressed from New York; discusses the programs and arrangements for the Olympic's next season. Two brief notes in Winter's hand are pasted on the verso of the second leaf: "Duff was one of the earliest of Joe Jefferson's friends" and "John A. Duff, 1873, Augustin Daly married Mr. Duff's daughter." (2) On letterhead of Daly's Theatre, New York; asks Winter to refer to the great success of Wives as often and in as strong terms as possible.

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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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, ...

Duff, John A., -1889

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