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"Letters from the Capital," National Era, Jan 15, 1852
An example of one of Greenwood's letters reporting about the political life in Washington DC
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"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Liverpool Mercury, Dec 6, 1853
This article reports that Charlotte Cushman, Susan Cushman and James Sheridan Muspratt were among the "crowded audience" at the Theatre-Royal watching Helen Faucit's performance in the play, The Stranger.
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"London in Midsummer," Kansas City Star, Aug 22, 1888
Greenwood sketches how actress Lillie Langtry made it "from idle to laborious display" in a witty comment on social gossip.
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"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…
"Male Gossips," The Christian Recorder, Jun 7, 1862
This article argues that although "[t]he world, especially the masculine part of it, has always had a great deal to say about female gossips" and it is "doubtless" that women are "good talkers," men also gossip and the author confirms the existence…
"Masculine Women," Liberator, Jan 15, 1858
Mrs. Frances D. Gage criticizes an article in the Home Journal about the masculinity of women in jobs associated with men. She publishes her article in the Missouri Democrat, the article given here is a reprint, and takes Harriet Hosmer as her prime…
"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 article in the Chicago Daily Tribune counters…
"Memories of Three Great Women," New-York Tribune, Jul 21, 1890
The article shares some memories of the private and artistic lives of Charlotte Cushman, Emma Stebbins, and Harriet Hosmer. Emma Stebbins is mentioned as Charlotte's "friend" and "sharer in [...] artistic aims and pleasures" who "shared an…
"Military Appointment Politics," Trenton State Gazette, Apr 18, 1864
The president is announced to attend one of Greenwood's lecture.
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"Miss Brewster in France," Public Ledger, Oct 2, 1877
A reprint from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin gives an account of Brewster traveling in France, describing the Church of St. Jean du Duigi in detail.
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"Miss Brewster," [New York Observer], [1881]
The author describes Anne Brewster as a "well-known literary person[]" and a woman of "republican simplicity and cordiality" whose Monday afternoon receptions also attract "titled acquaintances."Brewsters work as a foreign correspondent has gained…
"Miss Charlotte Cushman," Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion [1851]
The article traces Cushman's rise to success in Europe, mentioning her tours with Macready and the social circle she has formed: "In private life, she has won many warm and influential friends. Among the British aristocracy, her purity of diction and…
"MISS CUSHMAN IN MALE ATTIRE", Illustrated American News, Aug 9, 1851.
This article reports on Charlotte Cushman donning a male attire and going about her daily activities during her vacation at the Saut, in Ste Marie Hotel. It also states her decision to wear men's clothing for the rest of her life.
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"Miss Cushman's Romeo", Era, June 21, 1846
This article is a detailed review of Charlotte Cushman's performance as Romeo. The critic expresses his dislike for the performance and deems it far from satisfactory. Cushman is criticized for failing to embody the youth and character of Romeo…
"Miss Cushman", Era, Feb 1, 1852
This article addresses the false rumours of Charlotte Cushman's death and reports on the certainty of her recovery as she is back in favourable health.
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"MISS CUSHMAN", Glasgow Herald, Jun 4, 1858
This article reports that Charlotte Cushman and Susan Cushman Muspratt were present at the President's levee at Washington and had been received by the President with "marked attention". They had also been invited to dinner at homes of "others of the…
"Miss Cushman", Glasgow Herald, May 11, 1846
This article anticipates the arrival of Charlotte Cushman and her sister Susan Cushman, and their performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Adelphi Theatre. The articles states that there is much excitement about Cushman's performance as Romeo, which…
"Miss Edmonia Lewis at Florence," Commonwealth, Oct 21, 1865
This short article in the column "Artistic" reports the arrival of Edmonia Lewis in Florence through Paris. It adds that she has been received well by other expats and friends, except from one lady from Boston who "declined to received her, --…
"Miss Harriet Hosmer," Liberator, Nov 20, 1857
Child praises Hosmer as a genius and comments on her being a woman sculptor among so many men in this profession. Child gives a definition of 'society' and its norms and counters arguments that have depicted Hosmer disparagingly as a 'masculine'…
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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…