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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Dr. Bliss, July 25, 1871
Charlotte Cushman inquires about a medical treatment and matters of transport.
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Houghton Library
"American Artists in Rome," Mineral Point Tribune, July 20, 1871
This reprint from the Boston Advertiser informs the public about the travels of American artists living in Rome. More reprints of this article can be found here, for instance.
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Chronicling America
"Gossips," Bedford County Press and Everett Press, June 28, 1871
A short column entry on "Gossips" which reports Greenwood saying that women are rather unfairly "satirized" for their "propensity to gossip" as the best gossips she has come across have been among government employees.
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Newspaper.com
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Mr. Child, June 23, 1871
Cushman was pleased by students' speeches at the commencement at Vassar College. In this context, she adds her thoughts on women's suffrage:"I want every woman & every man who earns the money which pays hers [sic] or his rent & knows how to…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Cornelia Crow Carr, June 5, 1871
Cornelia is traveling.Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
"Angelic American Females Radiating at Rome," Daily Journal of Commerce, June 1, 1871
The article recounts a studio reception of the artist Healy from Brewster's perspective.
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Newspaper.com
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow Cushman, May 29, 1871
There is no mention of Charlotte Cushman in this letter. Emma's father is worried about her sister.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Helen Hunt to Charlotte Cushman, May 17, 1871
Helen Hunt is worried about how tired Charlotte Cushman had looked the last time she saw her, and that Cushman might not get enough rest since she is too caring about others. Otherwise, there was nothing new for her to write about, except that she…
"Letter from Rome," Boston Daily Advertiser, April 29, 1871
Brewster appears as the "regular correspondent" from the Boston Daily Advertiser contributing one of her letters from Rome. The article lists members of the deputation, describes architectural sites in Rome, gives an account of archeological…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow, April 29, 1871
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Unknown ("Julia"), April 21, 1871
Emma Stebbins write from her sister's place to a friend about her recent travels. She inquires about their family, stresses how much she misses them, and lets them know that Ms Cushman is currently in Boston. Sallie Mercer is mentioned in the…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Cornelia Carr, April 20, 1871
Wayman Crow remarks in his letter to Cornelia Crow Carr that Charlotte Cushman seems to be feeling better after her illness referenced in his letter to Emma Crow on April 6th.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, Apr 5, 1871
Cushman asks Annie to forward an extract to Mrs. Alfer on her behalf since she has been rather forgetful lately. She also tells Annie how tiresome it is to sign so many autograph papers.Credit
Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow, Apr 4, 1871[?]
Charlotte Cushman had a severe cold, but is better. Emma Crow is with Charlotte, who may go to Philadelphia. Wayman Crow also tells her about how Mrs Wright of Galina[?] and Cornellia Williams spent time at their house.
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Library of Congress,…
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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…