Papers of Jeannette L. Gilder [manuscript], 1879-1909.

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Papers of Jeannette L. Gilder [manuscript], 1879-1909.

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The collection consists chiefly of correspondence, much of it connected with Gilder's position as co-founder and editor of The Critic (1881-1906), a weekly review of literature, fine arts, and drama published in New York City. Included is a letter (1879 February 5) from Augustin Daly (?) asking Miss Gilder to attend his talk about the stage, even if she has heard it before, as he will try to say something new. Horace Howard Furness writes her (1883 February 6) declining to review or write for The Critic but suggesting that Gilder approach his sister, Mrs. A.L. Wister, to do so. The collection also contains a letter (1884 August 26) from Gilder to Mr. Bouton (?) informing him of a special issue of The Critic soon to be published, assuring him that "it is a number you want to be represented in." Gilder replies (1897 May 28) to Mr. Estes's request for a frank opinion of an actress's performance, giving many reasons why she does "not have any hope for Miss Rowland on the stage." Also included is a letter (1900 January 5) from Frances Folsom Cleveland commenting on Grover Cleveland's health, and promising to send photographs of them both. An undated letter from actress Kate Field quotes several favorable reviews of her portrayal of Laura Hawkins and gives Gilder permission to use them. Completing the collection is a print of Field with the accompanying inscription written on Lilian Whiting's business card: "Kate Field at fourteen, from an oil painting. With ever faithful regards to Miss Gilder."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Rowland, Miss, fl. 1897.

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Bouton, John Bell, 1830-1902

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Furness, Horace Howard, 1833-1912

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Estes, Mr., fl. 1897,

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Field, Kate, 1838-1896

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