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Edmonia Lewis' Trunk Stolen, Commonwealth, Aug 12, 1865
This short entry quoting the Anglo-African reports that Ada Howard's and Edmonia Lewis' trunks were stolen from their borading-house in Richmond.
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Readex: America's Historical Newspapers
Don Piatt Speaking in Favor of Logan, Daily Memphis Avalanche, June 3, 1877
The article reports that Piatt speaks up for Logan who "is charged with having fabricated a story about a love affair between Conrad B. Clarke and the great Charlotte."Apparently, it is not known at that time that Celia Logan was Conrad B. Clarke's…
Tags: gossip--published, press coverage
Cushman-Logan Controversy, Democrat and Chronicle, Oct 2, 1876
The article juxtaposes Logan's account, which includes a condescending view on Susan Cushman allegedly uttered by Cushman, and an article in the Washington Chronicle by an anonymous woman.
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Newspaper.com
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Copied Correspondence by Harold Moulton sent to Jennie Lorenz, Sept 25, 1950
Harold Moulton sends photostatic copies of two autographed letters to Lorenz. Lorenz requested material relating to Charlotte Cushman.The first letter is from Charlotte Cushman to Mrs Sarah J. Hale, Editor of “Lady’s Book” (Philadelphia). Cushman…
Coleman's Fifty Years of an Actor's Life (1904)
Two volumes
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Hathi Trust
Cobbe's Autobiography Life of Frances Power Cobbe (1894)
The excerpt gives insights into Charlotte Cushman's household in Rome and the introduction of Cobbe to Mary Lloyd in 1861-62.
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Hathi Trust
Charlotte Cushman's Ingratitude, Public Ledger, Oct 6, 1877
This article reprints part of a Washington Chronicle contribution by Celia Logan. The article characterizes Cushman as competitive and vicious in her attempts to prevent success of other actresses.
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Newspaper.com
Tags: gossip--published, press coverage
Celia Logan about Cushman, Fayettewille Weekly Democrat, Oct 14, 1876
The paragraph criticizes Logan's condescending account in the Washington Chronicle
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Newspaper.com
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C. W. Elliott's "One Woman's Work," The Galaxy, Feb 1869
In a dramatized biographical account, Elliott depicts a hard-working, ambitious Cushman and her rise to success. Elliott includes direct quotes, questions, exclamation marks, and behind-the scenes gossip which "[m]any will remember." The article…
Byrne's Gossip of the Century: Personal and Traditional Memories (1892)
A retrospective account of Cushman as actress and of her private life: The Memories serve as a good example for how the public image changes after Cushman's death and her success as an actress is being forgotten step by step.Gossip of the Century…
Brewster's Letters, Boston Evening Transcript, Jan 22, 1884
The newspaper note describes Brewster as a foreign correspondent with "an enviable reputation."
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Newspaper.com
Tags: admirers, gossip--published, press coverage
Brewster in Rome, Inter Ocean, Feb 13, 1879
The note sketches Brewster's life in Rome and portrays her as a great hostess to many Americans and Italians living in Rome. The final passages addresses Brewster's relationship with Cushman. The article claims that Brewster thrives after Cushman's…
Brewster Gossips, Memphis Daily Appeal, Jan 21, 1869
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Chronicling America
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Emma Crow Cushman, Nov 23, 1874
Stebbins writes that the newspapers have been writing "exaggerated reports" about Cushman, which have been causing her great anxiety. An unfavorable paragraph about Cushman will appear in the Cincinnati Enquirer the following morning, which they have…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 4, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That among the fashionable Boston people there have been more receptions within the last week than there have been for a long time."
"That Madame Selika made a great…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 25, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That James G. Blaine Jr., youngest son of Hon. James G. Blaine was married to the daughter of Col. Nevins, of Ohio, two weeks ago."
"That a certain young man entered a…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 18, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Mme. Selika and Mr. Williams were guests at the Aquidneck, Newport, last week."
"That Mme. Selika's stage costumes are made by Worth."
"That the lady and…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 9, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Edward Solomon, the composer and husband, of Lillian Russell, was arrested in London last week, charged with bigamy."
"That Matthews, a colored democrat, is…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 30, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Robt Ingersoll cannot recover from the throat trouble with which he is ill."
"That if there were no Boston ADVOCATE, society would go mad with ennui."
"That the…
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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…