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"Nearly Ready. Life of Charlotte Cushman," Publishers' Weekly, May 11, 1878
The advertismement of Emma Stebbins's biography of Charlotte Cushman includes two paragraphs of praise published by the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Cushman's and Stebbins's relationships is described as "the strongest sisterly affection" and…
Stebbins as Intimate Friend, Publishers' Weekly, May 4, 1878
The advertisment of Emma Stebbins's biography of Charlotte Cushman describes Stebbins as an "intimate friend" of the actress with "access" to the latter's life writing documents-
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Publishers' Weekly Digital Archive
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, n.d.
Charlotte Cushman discusses accommodation arrangements and laments the physical distance between her and Emma, she "cannot bear to have you down there & I up here."
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division,…
"Society News and Chat," Sunday Herald, Mar 30, 1890 to Mar 29, 1908
"Society News and Chat" is a column in the Sunday Herald that recounts the most recent local and foreign gossip, ranging from marriage arrangements to social receptions to news about prominent figures from abroad.The included file only serves as an…
"Fashion and Gossip," Flag of Our Union, Jan 12, 1867 to May 14, 1870
"Fashion and Gossip" is a column inFlag of Our Union that recounts the most recent fashion trends for women as well as the latest home and foreign gossip, ranging from local marriage arrangements to news about prominent figures from abroad.The…
"Table Gossip," Boston Daily Globe, Dec 17, 1873 to Dec 25, 1927
"Table Gossip" is a column in the Boston Daily Globe that recounts the latest news circulating in Boston, ranging from marriage announcements to social receptions to travel reports.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the…
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitanis an American women's magazine launched by the Schlicht & Field Company in 1886. It focuses on issues related to fashion, household decor, cooking, and other domestic interests. Over the years, serialized fiction, book reviews,…
Brewster in Rome, Inter Ocean, Feb 13, 1879
The note sketches Brewster's life in Rome and portrays her as a great hostess to many Americans and Italians living in Rome. The final passages addresses Brewster's relationship with Cushman. The article claims that Brewster thrives after Cushman's…
"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…
"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:…
"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…
"All Sorts," Indiana State Sentinel, March 6, 1878
The article announces that Stebbins's biography about Charlotte Cushman will soon be published. The journalist describes Stebbins as "the intimate companion and trusted confidant of the great actress."
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Readex: America's Historical…
"Charlotte Cushman's Will," Boston Daily Globe, May 2, 1876
The article gives a detailed account of people and "annuities" as mentioned in Cushman's will. It also quotes from the original document.Stebbins is named last for the first group of people which includes mostly family members and Sallie Mercer.…
"Charlotte Cushman," San Francisco Evening Bulletin, Dec 1, 1870
The article is a reprint from the New York World and informs about where Cushman used to live in Rome, where she is currently staying at, in New York with her sister Susan Cushman, who, however, had already died in 1859. Cushman is about to establish…
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…
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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…