John E. Owens letter, 1886 June 25.

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John E. Owens letter, 1886 June 25.

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John E. Owens in Baltimore, Md., writes to the Washington Post enclosing an advertisement. He writes on the letterhead of his Owens' Academy of Music in Charleston, S.C. The letter is attached to a scrapbook page with an engraving portrait of Owens.

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Owens' Academy of Music (Charleston, S.C.)

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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...