Autograph letter signed from Brander Matthews, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1880 June 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Brander Matthews, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1880 June 15.

Matthews writes to tell Winter how much he liked his poem. He suggests a breakfast next winter to celebrate Mr. Jefferson's formal return to old comedy. Addressed from 330 E. 17th St. N.Y.

1 leaf ; 21 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7967857

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, ...

Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929

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Author, critic, and member of the Columbia English Department Faculty from 1891-1924. Matthews was an influential figure in the literary and dramatic worlds of New York and London from the 1880s throughtout his life. He was a member of numerous social and literary organizations, serving as president of the Dunlap Society, the Modern Language Association, and the National Institute of Arts and Letters, among others. From the description of Papers, 1877-1962. (Columbia University In th...