Author: Edwin Booth
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Languages : en
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Edwin Booth's note admitting an affair with Catherine Sinclair and naming Henry Sedley as another of her lovers, attached to a sheet of notes by William Winter attesting his belief in the truth and credibility of the statement by Booth. Accompanied by a transcription of Booth's note.
Autograph Note by Edwin Booth and Other Materials Concerning Catherine Sinclair Forrest
Author: Edwin Booth
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Languages : en
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Edwin Booth's note admitting an affair with Catherine Sinclair and naming Henry Sedley as another of her lovers, attached to a sheet of notes by William Winter attesting his belief in the truth and credibility of the statement by Booth. Accompanied by a transcription of Booth's note.
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Languages : en
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Edwin Booth's note admitting an affair with Catherine Sinclair and naming Henry Sedley as another of her lovers, attached to a sheet of notes by William Winter attesting his belief in the truth and credibility of the statement by Booth. Accompanied by a transcription of Booth's note.
A Catalogue of Rare Books, Original Drawings, Extra Illustrated Works, and Other Interesting Literary Material, Chiefly from the Library of the Late Augustin Daly
Author: George D. Smith Book Co
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Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Catalogue of the Library, Autographs, Prints and Playbills
Author: Douglas Taylor
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Autograph Letters from Edwin Booth to Several Persons, Together with Letters from Several Persons to Booth Or about Him
Author: Ferdinand Cartwright Ewer
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
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A collection of letters and other matter chiefly relating to Booth's Theatre, New York, 1874-76. Two autograph letters signed from Booth: 14 November 1874 (14 p., with a typed transcript), 8 February 1876. An 18-page account, in Booth's autograph, of his connections with Booth's Theatre, dated by W. Winter, 1876. Two autograph letters signed from J. Henry Magonigle to Booth and J.H. McVicker (both February 1876). An account (pencilled) by McVicker of Booth's troubles with his Theatre. A long account (autograph letter signed: 31 p.) of Booth's California career, with a skeleton chronology, October 1877, by the Rev. F.C. Ewer. Printed proof of an article (17 galleys by William Winter, probably for the N.Y. Tribune, being a biographical account of Booth, probably ca. 1892). This is corrected and annotated by Winter and by Booth. The collection appears to have belonged to Winter, whose autograph notes appear on many items.
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
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A collection of letters and other matter chiefly relating to Booth's Theatre, New York, 1874-76. Two autograph letters signed from Booth: 14 November 1874 (14 p., with a typed transcript), 8 February 1876. An 18-page account, in Booth's autograph, of his connections with Booth's Theatre, dated by W. Winter, 1876. Two autograph letters signed from J. Henry Magonigle to Booth and J.H. McVicker (both February 1876). An account (pencilled) by McVicker of Booth's troubles with his Theatre. A long account (autograph letter signed: 31 p.) of Booth's California career, with a skeleton chronology, October 1877, by the Rev. F.C. Ewer. Printed proof of an article (17 galleys by William Winter, probably for the N.Y. Tribune, being a biographical account of Booth, probably ca. 1892). This is corrected and annotated by Winter and by Booth. The collection appears to have belonged to Winter, whose autograph notes appear on many items.
Prominent Families of New York
Author: Lyman Horace Weeks
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Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Metamora, Or, the Last of the Wampanoags
Author: John Augustus Stone
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Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy
Author: Richard A. Hulver
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Atoms for Peace and War, 1953-1961
Author: Richard G. Hewlett
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520329368
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520329368
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.
Edwin Forrest, First Star of the American Stage
Author: Richard Moody
Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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The life story of the eccentric American stage actor who publicly feuded with British actor William Macready and was a participant in one of the most scandalous divorce trials of the time; he also was a patron of American playwrights and a benefactor of retired actors.
Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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The life story of the eccentric American stage actor who publicly feuded with British actor William Macready and was a participant in one of the most scandalous divorce trials of the time; he also was a patron of American playwrights and a benefactor of retired actors.
Players of a Century
Author: Henry Pitt Phelps
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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Publisher:
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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