https://www.archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/9d06458d94c42e85eea5da60aff9f586.pdf bc2b6a96a781b277fb051978d7734438 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cushmania Subject The topic of the resource Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 Stebbins, Emma, 1815-1882 Gossip--Published Gossip--Private Relationships--Networks Italy--Rome Description An account of the resource A collection of archival material (letters, diaries, articles, auto/biographical accounts) collected from different archives (cf. <a href="https://www.archivalgossip.com/sources/archives/">list</a>) that showcase the life of Charlotte Cushman, one of the most successful US American actresses of the nineteenth century. We invite you to either look for specific items via the tag cloud at the bottom of the page or the search function at the top, <a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/items/browse?collection=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">browse all items</a> in this collection, or explore thematic compilations of selected items in our "<a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/exhibits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Exhibits</a>." <h6 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/c4226e025914fe32ca1542c728bd11cc.JPG"><img title="Item Locations" alt="Item Locations" src="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/c4226e025914fe32ca1542c728bd11cc.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="349.5" height="237.5" /></a>(<a href="http://hdlab.stanford.edu/palladio/">Palladio</a> visualization, Dec 2021: location of items in collection, size nodes)</h6> <h6 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/44bccce1e23bf9efe34d0078d3cc97f0.JPG"><img title="Item Locations" alt="Item Locations" src="https://archivalgossip.com/collection/files/original/44bccce1e23bf9efe34d0078d3cc97f0.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="349.5" height="324.5" /></a>(<a href="http://hdlab.stanford.edu/palladio/">Palladio</a> visualization, Dec 2021: letter correspondence for items that have values defined for "location sender" AND "location recipient," size nodes)</h6> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress New York Public Library Philadelphia Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816-00-00/1920-00 Letter A resource containing textual messages sent from one person to another or one person to many people. Text Any textual data included in the document [3312] You more than exceeded my warmest desires last night, and have now a double claim to the worship of him who now addresses you. If you go on, as you have begun, the mind cannot compass an idea of the histrionic triumph, you must achieve. Beyond even the wildest dream of Hope will be your success, until seated upon the lofty eminence of a people's admiration. you become the American Giddons, the Malibran of Music, and the only fine representation or the legitimate drama, as it should be, not what it is. Your nerve is wonderful, your conceptions truly great, and your success unexampled, as might be gathered from the at tention paid you by the general audience, and the gush of good feeling that beamed in the Countenances, and twinkled in the eye of those who Came to Criticise. The stern brow relaxed, the heart expanded, the soul felt, and the mind became subdued as Lady Macbeth enacted the thousand passions which Shaks peare has embodied in this most exquisite, and difficult Creation. Every one was delighted. and I exalted to the seventh Heaven of beatitude[?], stood witnessing the divinity of the social circle, conquering all hearts by the splendour of her genius Yon will do, my fair friend. You have won over the critics and Can now sail upon the sea of your profession with a flowing[?] sail, the helm is in your hand, favouring gates await you, obedient to your command, the current is onward and if Miss Cushman does not win a fame as bright as her virtues deserve, it is her own fault - Nature has done much for her, Genius more, and like the Roman she can say. I came - they saw - I conquered   [3312 reverse] Noah says, that I did not say enough of your merits, and you know I am not over Cold when speaking of you – He says "that your first appearance, was the most happy but he had ever witnessed in the same character" and you may hereafter depend upon his warmest support Hudson speaks warmly in your praise, and to Mr. Holland[?] also. You may safely depend upon the press – It is one great point gained- By the way, do I owe you an apology in the case of Porter[?]? Your illness, and consequent change of residence prevented me from bringing him, and your friend Jones having mentioned that he was going to introduce, I deem ed my services were not needed – your mother states her wishes that I should do it – If Mr Jones does not or you enjoin it on me. I will take great pleasure in so doing – I would wish you at all times, when I can be of service to make unlimited requisitions – You have Carte blanche [underlined] of my interests, services & myself I sent you some Cards by your brother, I sent but few as I judged you would like some [...]. What think you of the style of mine. If you would like some. I will have them done [...] I got Dr Reynolds to call on Simpson[?] con cerning Fazio - have not yet learned[?] his success will go out this morning – When do you want it? This week or next, because if not until next week, I can get a copy from +++, when I am in Philadelphia Fanny Butler performed it at the Chesnut St - I will go down to Porter and see him about a copy   [3313] I shall not see you again until my return, which will be on Tuesday next, I purpose giving you something fine in the Philadelphia papers, by way of an echo – Can I do anything for you in that city – this trip I trust will finish my business there for it makes or mars me – the stake to me is a heavy one, and I tremble for the issue If you want to write. I shall go on Thursday afternoon Hmablin[?] done better than I expected last night – Macbeth is not equal to his Hamlet Miss Clifton had not a heavy house last night then was probably a thousand dollars in the whole Yours must have some $500 beyond I will bring my Shakspeare [sic] without fail If there is any neglected [crossed out] thing neglected, apprise me of it, and I will have it attended to, I am very forgetful, you know and may have omitted attending to something - A notification will lead to a remedy As of old your obedient friend E Burke Fisher PS. You have passed away from imagination at the quizzing[?] friend of John Bones. – Your Correspondent recognizes in you, the star or the American Stage, and his pen is +++ ed by that deference, and courtesy, which he feels it to be his duty to pay to the sovereign in the ascendant   [3313 reverse] query – Which do you admire most +++ +++ +++, talents, self possession – impudence or ignorance I have a story to tell you when I see you concerning that gifted & promising young man Miss Charlotte S Cushman No 68 Broadway From The name and email address of the person sending the email Fisher, E. Burke, ca. 1799-1863 To The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from E. B. Fisher to Charlotte Cushman, Sept 13, 1836 Description An account of the resource Fisher presents himself as a great admirer of Charlotte Cushman. He offers her his 'services' in terms of press coverage, e.g. in the Philadelphia papers, and supporting her in her career ambitions. <h3>Credit</h3> <a href="https://www.loc.gov/">Library of Congress</a>, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived LoC, CCP 11: 3312-3313 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-09-13 Type The nature or genre of the resource Reference Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, E. Burke, ca. 1799-1863 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 0350 Subject The topic of the resource Actors and Actresses--US American Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876 Finances Journalists/Writers United States--Philadelphia Reputation Praise Fame Relationships--Networks Kemble, Frances "Fanny" Anne, 1809-1893 admirers press coverage social capital