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"Charlotte Cushman," Harper's Weekly, March 4, 1876
Almost the same wording as in the Harper's Bazar article from Nov 14, 1874. The excerpt also includes the foreign gossip column.
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American Antiquarian Society
"Charlotte Cushman's First Appearance in England," Harper's Bazaar, March 18, 1876
James H. Siddons gives a very intimate account of Charlotte Cushman's rise to success in England and describes her struggles and strategies, including a press network and behind-the-scenes accounts.
Maddox is characterized as a capitalist,…
"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…
"Grace Greenwood in Italy," New Hampshire Statesman, Apr 16, 1853
The article includes an excerpt from a "private letter" and remarks that, in London, Greenwood "was the frequent guest of eminent literary and noble personages, her sketches of whom have added much to the value of her letters." Rumors about her love…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Grace Greenwood, July 9, 1852
Charlotte Cushman tells Grace Greenwood about a quarrel with a friend of Hays who thinks that Cushman "stole" Hays from her. At the moment, Grace Greenwood is with Hays but Charlotte will return to them soon. She informs Grace about her travel plans…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Mary Cushman, Apr 17, 1845
The letter discusses an incident of "beastly conduct of a woman" who Charlotte once defended and called her "intimate friend." Charlotte fears being "implicated by any misrepresentation of hers." Charlotte hopes that her mother's "account was a…
Athenaeum, Cushman Mentions, Jan-June 1845 (Vol. 1)
Excerpts from the Athenaeum issues from the first half of 1845, which mention Charlotte Cushman;The passage praise Cushman as a versatile genius on stage despite at times gender-bending practices. The first volume of 1845 shows how the British press…
Criticism of Cushman's Performance as Romeo, May 29, 1847
Article or chapter that is dismissive of the Cushman sisters performing Romeo and Juliet; The article describes the 1845 performance as "disgustingly monstrous grossness of such a perversion" by the "transatlantic sisters." Without mentioning their…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Jan 27, 1847
Chorley informs Cushman that "Mr. Maddox is obviously indifferent to having" her this spring. He writes about the Haymarket Theatre and the "war of these two opera houses is running higher than I had conceived possible & my own position as a…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, May 8, 1847
Chorley advises Charlotte Cushman to rest and be patient with her recovery. He mentions performances by Fanny Kemble Butler and Jenny Lind.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington,…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Apr 24, 1847
Chorley critiques Fanny Kemble Butler's performance as Juliet, and confides that "there are very few persons to whom I would write thus much. therefore, pray destroy this letter." Chorley tells Cushman of a Maddox offer for Butler to perform with…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Sarah Anderton [?], June 15, [no year]
![CCP 7, 2219-2222, 2245-2248, 2314-2317, CC to Sanderton, June 15, [no year] - OV.pdf](https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/square_thumbnails/0bf9eaaf5039f27ac3513d0a49aad9e8.jpg "CCP 7, 2219-2222, 2245-2248, 2314-2317, CC to Sanderton, June 15, [no year] - OV.pdf")
Cushman exchanges poems with Anderton and praises her writing. She has reunited with Eliza Cook, who is disappointed that Cushman is so preoccupied with her engagements.Cushman comments on the poor behavior of Mr. S. [Stamnes?] and states that she…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Sarah Anderton [?], June 26, [no year]
![CCP 7, 2219-2222, 2245-2248, 2314-2317, CC to Sanderton, June 26, [no year] - OV.pdf](https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/square_thumbnails/b73a59aa5c39a19c7f50e20b80af2ba5.jpg "CCP 7, 2219-2222, 2245-2248, 2314-2317, CC to Sanderton, June 26, [no year] - OV.pdf")
Cushman has not been able to write Anderton as she has a new role to study and rehearse for. She praises Anderton's writing and returns her verses with annotations from Eliza Cook, who thinks that Anderton exhibits "great poetic talent."Cushman…
"The Theatres", Era, Jan 4, 1846
This is a long, detailed review of Charlotte and Susan Cushman's performance of Romeo and Julietat the Haymarket Theatre in London. The review contains high praise of Charlotte Cushman and her talents as an actress and the Cushman sisters' appearance…
"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…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 10, 1860
Cushman thanks Emma for taking care of her nephew and appreciates the letter he sent Cushman as she feels that her consideration for him went unappreciated. Cushman also asks Emma to send a list of the places she will visit and talks about future…
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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…