Wilson Barrett letters, 1884-1889.

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Wilson Barrett letters, 1884-1889.

Letters and autographs; addressees are mostly unidentified, but include Howard Paul and an actor named Cobbe. Letters concern mainly social and personal matters; one compliments Cobbe on the success of his performances.

7 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7905512

Cornell University Library

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Barrett, Wilson, 1848-1904

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Alfred Wilson Barrettt was an actor, dramatist, theatre proprietor and manager. One of his 27 works for the stage was set in Australia (The never-never land, 1902). He visited Australia twice in 1896 and 1902-03. From the description of The sign of the cross [manuscript]. [1895?] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224360457 Wilson Barrett, an actor, playwright, and theatre manager, was raised in London, where he worked odd jobs as a child. He began acting in 1864, an...

Paul, Howard, 1835-1905

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