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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, [c. 1871]
Annie Fields has fallen ill and frightened Cushman, who answered with a short and hastily written note.
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Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, Jan 5, 1871
Cushman informs the Fields family about her plans of traveling and her looking for a house for Emma Cushman. Her fondness for the Hunt family, in addition to her indecisiveness about whether she should retire from the stage or go back to it, are…
Letter from Julia Howe to Anne Brewster, Jan 29, 1871
Julia Ward Howe asks Anne Brewster for help regarding her planned "general congress of women [...] to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace".
"M'Vicker's Theatre," Chicago Tribune, Feb 15, 1871
In this announcement for a play's premiere at McViker's Theatre, Greenwood's account of the actor Charles Fletcher is published as gossip. Greenwood describes him as a "fiery and freaky Frenchman," and recounts his performances on stage as she…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, Feb 17, 1871
Charlotte Cushman is worried about Mary (Emmons) who is spreading gossip about her.
Credit
Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to the Fields family, Mar 30, 1871
The Fields family has sent some books, for which Cushman is grateful, while also lamenting the fact that she and Emma Stebbins missed out on seeing them due to time constraints. Furthermore, Cushman informs the Fields about her health condition.…
"Products of New England," Lowell Daily Citizen and News, March 30, 1871
Among others, the article celebrates Charlotte Cushman, Harriet Hosmer, and Edmonia Lewis as "educated girls, the truest wives, the noblest mothers, and the most glorious old maids in the world."
Credit
19th Century U.S. Newspapers
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,…
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 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.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript…
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 Emma Crow, April 29, 1871
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
"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 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…
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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…