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Howe's Memories of a Hostess (1922)
Howe edited some of Annie Fields's diary entries. Some entries refer to some events and letters that are part of the Fields Papers, which can also be accessed in this collection.The diary entries mention Stebbins as Cushman's "guest[]," and Cushman's…
Cobbe's Italics: Brief Notes on Politics, People and Places in Italy (1864)
Among others, the text mentions Hosmer and Cushman. Cobbe describes the Cushman household as a "women club."
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Hathi Trust
John G. Nicolay, Lincoln's Secretary
In the context of social gatherings in Washington after 1862, Nicolay took notes about meeting Cushman and Stebbins.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Thomas Fields, Dec 31, 1864
Charlotte Cushman describes Anne Brewster as "an old dear friend of younger days." Stebbins cannot pay the exchange for the casting and transport of her statue. Cushman asks James to interfere on Stebbins' behalf and talk to Dr. Howe. Additionally,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, [1865]
Charlotte Cushman mentions the Sanitary Commission and asks the Fields for help in terms of advertising a performance of her as she aims at collecting money for the charity. In particular, she asks Annie to send James to Ticknor Jr., as Chushman…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, [1860]
Cushman is addressing the current political situation in the USA. Apparently, Fields wants to borrow some money from Cushman who may find herself "in the same boat" with the Fields at the end of the month.
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Huntington Library, James Thomas…
Excerpt from Louisa Drew's Autobiographical Sketch of Mrs. John Drew (1899)
The autobiography describes Cushman as Maeder's pupil and displays two photographs of Cushman performing as Romeo and as Mrs. Haller. The autobiography compares Madame Celeste's farewell performances to those of Cushman.The autobiography was…
Mrs. Walker's Reminiscences of the Life of the World-Renowned Charlotte Cushman (1876)
The biography traces Cushman's successful career and mentions many business partners and friends. However, it excludes every references to Cushman's same-sex relationships. It is published after Charlotte Cushman's death.The Cushman-Macready-…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to the Fields Family, July 25, 1862
Charlotte Cushman writes to the Fields about the books they've sent them, the aftermath of Emma Crow Cushman's miscarriage, and the current issues she is dealing with regarding family and house. Cushman's children will be leaving for St.…
Tags: Civil War, London, social capital
James Parton's Eminent Women of the Age (1869)
Eminent Women was written by James Parton, Horace Greeley, T.W. Higginson, J. C. Abbott, William Winter, Theodore Tilton, Prof. James M. Hoppin, Fanny Fern, Grace Greenwood, Mrs. E. C. Stanton, and others that are not listed.Greeley founded the New…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow, March 13, 1862
Charlotte Cushman calls Emma Crow Cushman her "daughter." Cushman laments the dishonesty and greed in the times of the Civil War. She was relieved to hear from Ned and Emma and is now longing to return to "America."Ned and Emma may have to move in…
Excerpts from Brander Matthews's Edwin Booth and His Contemporaries (1900)
Biographical sketch by Clara Erskine Clement with excerpts from articles and biographiesCredit
Hathi Trust
Clarke's The Elder and the Younger Booth (1882)
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Hathi Trust
Tags: Civil War, press coverage, travel/touring
Charlotte Cushman and the Sanitary Commission, The New York Times, August 13, 1864
The article praises Charlotte Cushman for her donations to the Sanitary Commision. The article presents Cushman as a great actress, genius, and patriot.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Jan 22, 1864
Charlotte calls herself a "Mum" and Emma her "daughter" in this letter. She is criticizing Longfellow and critiquing the January issue of the Atlantic. Among other issues, Cushman is discussing "war" and "peace" democrats, the administration, Harriet…
"Our Sanitary Fair in Rome," The Methodist, Apr 2, 1864
The preparations of the Sanitary Commission are highlighted. The article praises American artists in Rome, among who Cushman and Stebbins can be found, that contribute to raising money in a patriotic manner. The article names Emma Stebbins and…
Tags: Civil War, press coverage, public image (active), Rome
Letter from Frederick William Seward to Frances Miller Seward, Oct 18, 1863
Cushman is touring for the Sanitary Commission, Emma Crow Cushman is accompanying her.
Credit
Seward Family Digital Archive
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 30, 1863
Charlotte and Emma Cushman are with the Sewards
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Seward Family Digital Archive
Tags: Civil War, social capital
Emma Crow Cushman's Memoir about Charlotte Cushman: "A Memory" (1918)
Emma Crow Cushman emphasizes that she knew Charlotte Cushman "intimately." Emma and Charlotte met in 1858 when Charlotte brought two letters of introduction (by Hosmer and Kemble) to her father in St. Louis. Emma describes her as a "great artist and…
Excerpts from Fanny Seward's Diary, 1863-1864, Cushman mentions
Fanny Seward writes about meeting Charlotte Cushman and Emma Crow Cushman. Fanny is very fond of Charlotte who gives her a ring, books, and many insights into the world of the theater. Several theater managers try to convince Cushman to play for them…
Tags: admirers, Civil War, social capital
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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…