Autograph letters and telegram signed from Elsie Leslie to William Jefferson Winter [manuscript], 1914-1919.

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Autograph letters and telegram signed from Elsie Leslie to William Jefferson Winter [manuscript], 1914-1919.

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(1) Concerning the mortgage; addressed from 547 West 187th St., New York City and dated Nov. 13, 1914. (2) Leslie discusses her unhappiness in her marriage and her desire not to upset William Winter; dated Tuesday morning. (3) Telegram in which she discusses her unhappiness and asks Winter for a divorce. Possibly a copy, in Leslie's hand. Undated, but acquisition information gives year as 1919. Addressed to Winter at 46 Winter Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island.

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929

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William Jefferson Winter was the son of William Winter (1836-1917), who was a friend of Horace Howard Furness. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1917. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155883904 ...

Leslie, Elsie, 1881-1966

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Elsie Leslie (Milliken) was an American actress. She was also known as Elsie Leslie Lyde, Mrs. W. Jefferson Winter, and Mrs. Edwin Milliken. From the description of Papers, 1888-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80781823 Child actress, best known for playing the title roles in the original LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY (1888-1889) and THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, Elsie Leslie returned to the stage as a young adult to star in THE RIVALS (1898) and other plays. Born Elsie Leslie Lyd...

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, ...