Records, 1874-1895.

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Records, 1874-1895.

Contains letters primarily to Union Square Theatre manager A.M. Palmer, along with autograph autobiographies of actors and actresses, among other items.

7 boxes (3.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7802006

Houghton Library

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Union Square Theatre

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The Union Square Theatre in New York City opened in 1871 as a variety house. Under Albert Marshman Palmer's management, the theatre produced successful plays and comedies. Son of a Baptist clergyman, Palmer trained as a lawyer and worked as a librarian and accountant before turning to the theater. He managed the A. M. Palmers Stock Company that played at the Union Square Theatre from 1872 to 1883. From the description of Records, 1874-1895. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 6...

Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905

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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 ...