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Excerpt from De Navarro's "The Girlhood of an Actress," North American Review (1895)

De Navarro remembers her first and last encounter with Charlotte Cushman who encouraged her to pursue a stage career.Even before this account is published, Frances Elizabeth Willard informs in her A Woman of the Century (1893) that "[b]y the advice…

Charlotte Cushman to [William H. Seward], Tuesday, July 09, 1861 (West Point appointment)

Cushman addresses Seward as a friend and confidant of President Lincoln. She asks for Seward's support in a matter of admission to West Point Military Academy for Lewis S. Chase. Additionally, she informs Seward about Mr Cameron possibly conspiring…

Celia Logan

Logan is a correspondent and circulates several accounts about Cushman after the latter's death in 1876. She claims to have performed with Cushman and to know her from personal encounters. Additionally, she marries Conrad B. Clarke with whom Cushman…

Logan's Reminiscences Criticized, Brooklyn Union, May 26, 1877

The newspaper reports that Logan's reminiscences of Cushman have been heavily criticized.The article constantly misspells Conrad B. Clarke's name. Credit 19th Century U.S. Newspapers

"NEW MUSIC", Morning Chronicle, May 11, 1855

This article announces the release of six songs written and composed by Elizabeth Philp and dedicated to Charlotte Cushman and reviews them. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

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. Credit Newspaper.com

Logan's Account of a Selfish Cushman, Deseret News, Nov 1, 1876

Similar to the Fayettewille Weekly Democrat report, this article refers to the Washington Chronicle account given by Celia Logan in which she speaks of Cushman's love life premised on "personal observation." Both newspapers that react to Logan's…

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. Credit Newspaper.com

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…

Celia Logan about Cushman, Fayettewille Weekly Democrat, Oct 14, 1876

The paragraph criticizes Logan's condescending account in the Washington Chronicle Credit Newspaper.com

"Charlotte Cushman: The Story of Her Love as Told by Celia Logan," Lowell Daily Citizen, Aug 14, 1877

Celia Logan cleverly positions herself as an actress who performed with Charlotte Cushman on stage. This joint engagement allows her to present herself as having had access to intimate knowledge about the actress and her relationships to two men,…

"TO MISS CUSHMAN'S PERSONIFICATION OF ROMEO", Liverpool Mercury, Aug 14, 1855

This is a poem dedicated to Charlotte Cushman imagined as Romeo—as performed and personified by her in her performances in Romeo and Juliet. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"TO MISS CUSHMAN.—HELENA'S SONG", Liverpool Mercury, Aug 21, 1855

This is a poem dedicated to Charlotte Cushman. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"Amusements", Bristol Mercury and Western Counties Advertiser, Feb 24, 1855

This is a list of announcements about Charlotte Cushman performing at the Theatre-Royal in Bristol for three nights, each a different role. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"TO CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN, ON SEEING HER PLAY "BIANCA," IN MILMAN'S TRAGEDY OF "FAZIO"", Eliza Cook's Journal,[no date], 1853

This is a poem in Eliza Cook's journal written by her and dedicated to Charlotte Cushman. Credit Gale Digital Collections,Nineteenth Century Collections Online

"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. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale…

Daniel Holmes's Journal History of a Young Lady (1848-1851)

The following information is provided by the Boston Athenaeum:"Journal describing his life as a merchant in New Orleans, and his young family, particularly the development of his first daughter, Georgine, and the birth, illness, and death of his…

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. Credit Hathi Trust

"IMPROMPTU. TO CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN", Eliza Cook's Journal, July 30, 1853

This is a poem in Eliza Cook's journal written by her and dedicated to Charlotte Cushman. Credit Gale Digital Collections, Nineteenth Century Collections Online

Cobbe's "What Shall We Do with Our Old Maids," Fraser's Magazine (1862, reprinted as "Essay II" in Essays of the Pursuits of Women 1863)

Making a case for women's education and professional training, Frances Cobbe dismisses the derogatory use of the term "old maids" which addresses mostly those women who never marry. This latter status means 'celibacy' for these women. She favors the…