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"Charlotte Cushman. A Hitherto Unpublished Episode in Her Life," San Francisco Examiner, May 25, 1877

The article adds more insights to the longer reprinted article by Logan in the Lowell Daily Citizen, Aug 14, 1877. Credit Newspaper.com

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…

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

"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

"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…

"MISS CUSHMAN IN MALE ATTIRE", Illustrated American News, Aug 9, 1851.

This article reports on Charlotte Cushman donning a male attire and going about her daily activities during her vacation at the Saut, in Ste Marie Hotel. It also states her decision to wear men's clothing for the rest of her life. Credit EBSCO…

"THE DEAD MAN'S MONEY. A TALE OF NEW YORK. BOOK I. Chapter X.", Illustrated American News, Aug 9, 1851.

A section of a serialized book chapter, it refers to Charlotte Cushman as the only great actor in the United States and complains about lesser actors from England immigrating to the States. Credit EBSCO Research Databases

Cushman's Transatlantic Success, New York Daily Herald, March 21, 1845

The article praises Cushman who "has created a sensation in the theatrical world of London." She is presented as the next Mrs Siddons.A critic of the Morning News is denounced for stating that "Miss Cushman has been indebted to the good offices of…

Stebbins as Cushman's Protege, <em>Liberator</em>, April 1, 1864

The article praises Stebbins's statue of Horace Mann for the State House in Boston. It calls Stebbins a "protege" of Cushman. Earlier, Matilda Hays was also described as such in 1848. Credit Newspaper.com

Cushman and Hays Performing Together, Era, Nov 19, 1848

This press report covers Matilda Hays and Charlotte Cushman's performance on stage as Romeo and Juliet. It describes Hays as Cushman's "protege." Credit Newspaper.com