Autograph letters signed from Richard Mansfield to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1906.

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Autograph letters signed from Richard Mansfield to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1906.

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(1) Mansfield is disappointed that his efforts to have Winter in New London and New York were in vain. He will be here for a few more days if Winter has time to see him. Dated Thursday; postmark dated Sep. 26, 1906. On letterhead of The Essex, Madison Ave. & 56th Street, New York. (2) Mansfield writes that he had an attack of neuralgia brought on by fatigue from playing Peer Gynt every night for four weeks. He would like a melo-drama with a great character. On letterhead of 415 Elm Street, "Chicago" written on first leaf. Both with accompanying envelopes addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.

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Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952

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Epithet: of Lafayette Indiana British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000411.0x0003df Biographer. From the description of Richard Mansfield collection, 1889-1918 (bulk 1898-1909). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82961899 Biographical Note Richard Mansfield 1857, May 24 ...

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, ...

Mansfield, Richard, 1857-1907

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Richard Mansfield (1857-1907) was an actor of the late 19th century. He was born in Helgoland, Germany, into a family that excelled in the performing arts. His mother was the prima donna Hermine Rudersdorff (1822-1882), and his grandfather, the violinist Joseph Rudersdorff (1788-1866). His father, Maurice Mansfield, was a London businessman. Richard Mansfield began his stage career touring the English provinces in Gilbert and Sullivan and made his first appear...