https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/0cd5ef7a45b442f7088dd22bd3a68784.pdf 481a3f81d5008713e1f5c2979c5828ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cushmania Subject The topic of the resource Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 Stebbins, Emma, 1815-1882 Gossip--Published Gossip--Private Relationships--Networks Italy--Rome Description An account of the resource A collection of archival material (letters, diaries, articles, auto/biographical accounts) collected from different archives (cf. <a href="https://www.archivalgossip.com/sources/archives/">list</a>) that showcase the life of Charlotte Cushman, one of the most successful US American actresses of the nineteenth century. We invite you to either look for specific items via the tag cloud at the bottom of the page or the search function at the top, <a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/items/browse?collection=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">browse all items</a> in this collection, or explore thematic compilations of selected items in our "<a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/exhibits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Exhibits</a>." <h6 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/c4226e025914fe32ca1542c728bd11cc.JPG"><img title="Item Locations" alt="Item Locations" src="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/c4226e025914fe32ca1542c728bd11cc.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="349.5" height="237.5" /></a>(<a href="http://hdlab.stanford.edu/palladio/">Palladio</a> visualization, Dec 2021: location of items in collection, size nodes)</h6> <h6 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/44bccce1e23bf9efe34d0078d3cc97f0.JPG"><img title="Item Locations" alt="Item Locations" src="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/44bccce1e23bf9efe34d0078d3cc97f0.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="349.5" height="324.5" /></a>(<a href="http://hdlab.stanford.edu/palladio/">Palladio</a> visualization, Dec 2021: letter correspondence for items that have values defined for "location sender" AND "location recipient," size nodes)</h6> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress New York Public Library Philadelphia Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816-00-00/1920-00 Letter A resource containing textual messages sent from one person to another or one person to many people. Text Any textual data included in the document [p. 1] Ah, my darling, how sorry I am to be kept from you– but it has been inevitableto be! I have never in my life been so entirely occupied as during the last fortnight or three weeks. Since I came to Baltimore I have been suffering from the worst of social excitements very much & my correspondence has suffered also. Staying with friends. I feel as though to all the leisure I can command should be theirs. This, when I am not acting, so easily compatible with duties to my correspondents. But when I am acting & have rehearsals every day & performances every night & late suppers after the play & visitors – I find my time so taken from my friends that I am obliged to neglect those at a distance. But they are not out of my mind – because I [p. 2] do not get the opportunity of writing to them. I think of my darling sweet "little love" with all the true desires and true affection I have ever know [sic] for her & my heart aches when I cannot come to my communion with her – But I have many[?] heart aches – & must take this among[?] the rest[?]. By & by when I get to England I hope to have more time& then my darling we shall hear from me oftener & more worthily. When I find I have only few minutes to devote to writing to her. I feel that it is uncouthly[?]of her love for me & almost +++ +++ to send the letter – but then I reflect "half a loaf of bread is better than no bread! – & So comfort myself that you will be content if you know I am in the land of the living & loving you just as dearly though I am not able to write you long letters – as when in my western[?] & [p. 3] southern[?] wanderings – alone – I had time[?]to write you nice long letters. I don’t believe though, that they contained one alone more love than comes to you in these tiny sheets. – Darling mine, my mother & sisters arrived last night[?] from England & Miss Stebbins is with me so that I have lots of company besides my professional duties – I am very nearly crazed for I am not very well. I do want to know what my “bird” is doing. So long since I heard from you: Darling, you must not cease to write to me – though I am compelled from circumstances to +++ +++ mindful of your love & affection. Write to me dear & tell me of your love for me. If your wish +++ your letters shall be destroyed ut they are very safe if you will permit me to keep them until you cease to care so much for me. No one shall see them perhaps I had better keep them until[?] [p. 4] I see you – when will that be? –and then if you must +++ having them you shall. I cannot bear to destroy "heart records". How are you getting on with your sisters? Are you getting East any sooner? There is a possibility that I may be in Phila [Philadelphia] from the 24" May to the 5" June & ten I go to Boston I believe – but I am a little uncertain of everything +++ the week[?] of the 24’’ May when you must direct to me to the+++ +++ +++ Phila [Philadelphia]. I am here forthis week – next week at the +++Richmond +++ 22nd I shall be in Balto [Baltimore] May I hope for a letter there (care of Rice, Chase & Co) in reply to this. I am very anxious about you dear excitable thing – take good care of yourself for you are very dear to the heart of your fond & loving C.C. Kind love to all at home. I want to see you so [doubly underlined] much! From The name and email address of the person sending the email Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 To The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent Cushman, Emma Crow, 1839-1920 Location The location of the interview Washington Geocode (Latitude) 38.8948932 Geocode (Longitude) -77.0365529 Admin Comment Comments for further research, pending questions, tasks that still have to be completed Read Merrill: Box 15 or 16? We have two versions! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow, May 11, 1858 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived LoC, CCP 15 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-05-11 Type The nature or genre of the resource Reference Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 0279 Description An account of the resource Charlotte Cushman reassures Emma Crow of her love. Cushman calls Emma her "little love" and "bird." Charlotte asks for Emma's permission to keep her letters, which Charlotte calls "heart records," but she would also destroy them if Emma wants her to. <h3>Credit</h3> <a href="https://www.loc.gov/">Library of Congress</a>, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Subject The topic of the resource Cushman, Emma Crow, 1839-1920 Fame England Frustration Reputation Relationships-- Intimate--Same-sex Relationships--Networks Social Events--Travels Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 United States--Boston United States--Philadelphia Actors and Actresses love public intimacy respectability same-sex attraction social capital