Autograph letter from Richard Mansfield, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1907 March 13.

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Autograph letter from Richard Mansfield, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1907 March 13.

Mansfield praises Winter: "the only man with the courage of his opinions! Thank God for You!" Note by W. Winter on the back: "The last letter I ever received from Richard Mansfield."

1 leaf ; 20 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7995382

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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...

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, ...