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"THE AMERICAN STAGE", Era, May 9, 1858
This article reports on the rumour that Charlotte Cushman would likely be getting married to Edwin Forrest.
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
"Charlotte Cushman, the Actress." Wood County Reporter, Jan 11, 1883
The article traces the "hopeful possibilities of girlhood" of Cushman "who did not allow herself to be crushed by circumstances." It criticizes old-fashioned ideas of the "women's sphere" and defends Cushman's gender-bending behavior and attitude:…
"Charlotte Cushman's Grave," Evening Bulletin, May 19, 1882
The article claims that Cushman is the "most distinguished woman buried in Mount Auburn." It describes the gravesite, Cushman's career path, and comments on her "maiden life":"The reason of her celibacy is unknown, but it may be supposed that her…
"All Sorts," Indiana State Sentinel, March 6, 1878
The article announces that Stebbins's biography about Charlotte Cushman will soon be published. The journalist describes Stebbins as "the intimate companion and trusted confidant of the great actress."
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Readex: America's Historical…
"Memorabilia of Charlotte Cushman," Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb 27, 1876
The article seeks to contribute to a favorable public image of the actress who is criticized by the Nation after her death as well as, apparently, runs the risk of being depicted as unreligious. This artcile in the Chicago Daily Tribune counters…
"Charlotte Cushman's Will," Chicago Daily Tribune, May 5, 1876
The article informs about the bequests and annuities in Charlotte Cushman's will after the last witness showed up at the Probate Office and the will could be admitted.The article focuses on Edwin C. Cushman's family in the last part. Emma Crow…
"Charlotte Cushman's Will," Boston Daily Globe, May 2, 1876
The article gives a detailed account of people and "annuities" as mentioned in Cushman's will. It also quotes from the original document.Stebbins is named last for the first group of people which includes mostly family members and Sallie Mercer.…
"Charlotte Cushman," San Francisco Evening Bulletin, Dec 1, 1870
The article is a reprint from the New York World and informs about where Cushman used to live in Rome, where she is currently staying at, in New York with her sister Susan Cushman, who, however, had already died in 1859. Cushman is about to establish…
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Charlotte Cushman
Charlotte Cushman becomes widely known on both sides of the Atlantic as the first successful US-American actress. Earlier, she was a singer under the tutelage of James G. Maeder, married to actress Clara Fisher, in Boston. Charlotte has been the sole financial support of her mother since her father…