People of the theater : portraits and autographs, 1872-1923.

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People of the theater : portraits and autographs, 1872-1923.

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Album containing 135 letters including ALS and TLS, and 17 portraits, assembled by an unidentified collector. The letters were written by American and international performing artists, writers, directors, and producers, including Edwin Booth, Fanny Kemble, Enrico Caruso, and Loie Fuller. Each writer is represented by no more than two letters. Many of the letters were written to Edwin H. Low, a steamship and tourist agent, and his wife. Letters are tipped and laid in. Also tipped in are 17 portraits in the form of clippings, engravings, and one carte-de-visite of performers including E. H. Southern, John Gilbert, and Charlotte Cushman.

1 v. ([96] leaves) ; 30 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876

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Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress. Her voice was noted for its full contralto register, and she was able to play both male and female parts. She lived intermittently in Rome, in an expatriate colony of prominent artists and sculptors, some of whom became part of her tempestuous private life. Cushman made her initial professional appearance at age eighteen on April 8, 1835 at Boston's Tremont Theatre. She then went to New Orleans where sh...

Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893

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Sothern, E. H. (Edward Hugh), 1859-1933

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Low, Edwin H.

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Fuller, Loïe, 1862-1928

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American dancer who flourished in Paris in late 19th century, and was an agressive promoter of Rodin in America. Friend of the Rodins for over 25 years and an occasional model for his work. Particularly interested in lighting effects on draperies. Author of QUINZE ANS DE MA VIE, Paris: F. Juren, [1908]. From the description of Rodin, poet, philosopher, artist, colourist, thinker, sculptor, author, peasant, and prophet : corrected typescript, ca. 1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 7...

Caruso, Enrico, 1873-1921

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Italian operatic tenor who performed more than twenty roles in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America and excelled in works by Verdi and Puccini. From the description of Enrico Caruso invitation to an unknown acquaintance, [19--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64757235 Enrico Caruso was an Italian tenor connected with the Metropolitan Opera (N.Y.) after 1902. From the description of Correspondence received and financial records, 1919-1920. (New Y...

Gilbert, John, 1810-1889

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John Gibbs Gilbert (February 27, 1810 – June 17, 1889) was an American stage actor whose real name was Gibbs. Born in Boston, he made his first appearance there at the Tremont Theatre, in 1828, as Jaffier in Otway's Venice Preserved. His original aim was to be a tragedian, but while on a tour through the South and West, the success of his Sir Anthony Absolute, Master Walter, etc., convinced him that his true bent was for "old men" parts, and he soon became the leading American actor in that l...

Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

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