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Waters' Charlotte Cushman (1882)
The biography is part of an American Actor Series. It focuses on Cushman's stage career and includes letters, lists of performances and casts, advertisements of Cushman's performances, as well as articles. The Fields are, for instance, not mentioned.…
"Chit-Chat," Sentinel, Jan 7, 1882
An example of the gossip column "Chit-Chat," containing short entries reporting about multiple individuals of note.
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Readex: African American Newspapers
Note about Brewster Article, The Bucks County Gazette, Feb 2, 1882
The note refers to a Brewster article for the Boston Advertiser. It mentions the Baroness von Bulow who, according to Brewster, shows "devotion" to her grandfather Liszt.
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"Charlotte Cushman's Grave," Evening Bulletin, May 19, 1882
The article claims that Cushman is the "most distinguished woman buried in Mount Auburn." It describes the gravesite, Cushman's career path, and comments on her "maiden life":"The reason of her celibacy is unknown, but it may be supposed that her…
"Grace Greenwood," Waukesha Daily Freeman, July 13, 1882
Sarah K. Bolton writes a favorable biographical account of Grace Greenwood. Bolton introduces the article by characterizing her relationship to Greenwood from admiration from a distance to affection as long-term acquaintences.The author states that…
"Stories of Women," Daily Memphis Avalanche, Oct 1, 1882
The short note on Anne Brewster stresses her quality as a hostess and her social circles. As she is a devoted Roman Catholic, she is acquainted to many "church dignitaries" in Rome.
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"Charlotte Cushman, the Actress." Wood County Reporter, Jan 11, 1883
The article traces the "hopeful possibilities of girlhood" of Cushman "who did not allow herself to be crushed by circumstances." It criticizes old-fashioned ideas of the "women's sphere" and defends Cushman's gender-bending behavior and attitude:…
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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Letter from Sallie Mercer to Dennis Alward, Dec 26, 1884
Sallie Mercer grieves over Charlotte Cushman's death and shares fond memories of Cushman's "Angel's wings" and her smile. She reports family business of the Crows/Cushmans and writes about Christmas presents.
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Houghton Library
Leman's Memories of an Old Actor (1886)
Leman's account offers gossip from 'behind the scenes' about William Rufus Blake, Macready, and Cushman. It also speaks to Cushman's ambitions.Among other, Leman also mentions Melinda Jones and Anna Cora Mowatt.
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Hathi Trust
"Our Woman's Department," New York Freeman, Jan 9, 1886
This is an exemple of of Gertrude Mossell's "Our Woman's Department," written for New York Freeman, one of the earliest advice columns specifically dedicated to Black women. Above each version, Mossell informs her readers that this column "will be…
"The Queen Loves Bare Shoulders," San Francisco Examiner, Mar 28, 1886
The San Francisco Examiner publishes one of Greenwood's letters. In a witty account, Greenwood comments on the royal etiquette.
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"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Nov 13, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That it is well to remember that what you don't know may be of more interest to the world than what you do know."
"That Bert Islew has 'caught on' Augustie."
"That the…
"Is It Anybody's Business?" The Boston Advocate, Aug 21, 1886
A sociocritical poem written by an anonymous author about gossip.
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My Heritage (via Boston Public Library)
"Bridgeport Gleanings," The Boston Advocate, Aug 28, 1886
An example of the column "Bridgeport Gleanings" in The Boston Advocate where the readers are informed about social and political affairs, religious events, and news about prominent members in the community. In this particular instance, the column…
"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 11, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe is in ill health"
"That the son of Jay Gould, who has been visiting Saratoga, was not introduced to any young lady while there, and…
"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, 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, 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…
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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…