Autograph letters signed from Mary C. Stevens Owens to William Winter [manuscript], 1885-1890.

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Autograph letters signed from Mary C. Stevens Owens to William Winter [manuscript], 1885-1890.

(1-3) Owens discusses her husband's declining health and his subsequent death. Addressed from Aigburth Vale, [Towson, Maryland]; (4-5) Concern a book Owens is writing on her husband. Addressed from Baltimore. She signs herself Mrs. John E. Owens.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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, ...

Owens, John E. (John Edmond), 1823-1886

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John E. Owens was one of the most popular American actors of the nineteenth century. He was born in Liverpool and at the age of five was brought to Philadelphia where he made his stage debut in 1841 under the aegis of William Burton. Although his rise was comparatively slow, he acquired celebrity as a comedian within ten years. Owens established himself in the public affection with his characterizations of Yankee characters, especially the character of Solon Shingle in "The People's Lawyer," whi...

Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Owens, Mary C. Stevens (Mary Cornelia Stevens), 1828-1913

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