James Edward Murdoch papers, 1822-1913 (inclusive), 1856-1889 (bulk).

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James Edward Murdoch papers, 1822-1913 (inclusive), 1856-1889 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612378245

Contains manuscripts of lectures by Murdoch, and correspondence, scrapbooks, promptbooks, and miscellaneous mementos relating to his life and career. Correspondents include Walter McPherson Bayne, William Rufus Blake, William Pelby, and Wendell Phillips.

3 boxes (1.4 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7795513

Houghton Library

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Smith, Sol. (Solomon), 1801-1869

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69k56kg (person)

American actor and manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Philadelphia, to Messrs. Carey and Hart [Philadelphia publishing firm], 1847 Sept. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663650 ...

Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884

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Wendell Phillips (born November 29, 1811, Boston, Massachusetts – died February 2, 1884, Boston, Massachusetts), orator and reformer, was one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement in Boston, Massachusetts, wrote frequently for William Lloyd Garrison's Liberator, and eventually became president of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He contributed much to the cause through inflammatory speeches favoring the division of the Union and opposing the acquisition of Texas and the war with Mexico. ...

Pelby, William, 1793-1850

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Bayne, Walter McPherson, 1795-1859

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Blake, William Rufus, 1805-1863

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Ludlow, Noah Miller, 1795-1886

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American actor-manager, Ludlow toured extensively in the American South and West. He managed theatres in St. Louis, Mo., New Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala., and other cities. From the description of Papers of Noah Miller Ludlow, 1810-1896 (inclusive), 1835-1885 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612377274 ...

Murdoch, James Edward, 1811-1893

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American actor in light comedy, Murdoch was also a lecturer on behalf of the Civil War wounded. From the description of James Edward Murdoch papers, 1822-1913 (inclusive), 1856-1889 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612378245 James Edward Murdoch, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an actor, lecturer, and teacher of elocution. He was married to Eliza Middlecott and the two had a daughter, Fannie. From the description of James E. Murdoch papers, 1837-190...