Barrett, Lawrence, 1838-1891

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Lawrence Barrett was manager of his own dramatic company.

From the description of Agreement between Lawrence Barrett and Fred C. Mosley [manuscript], 1882 June 10. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643577

Lawrence Barrett, actor. John Weiss, Reverend, lecturer and scholar on Shakespeare.

From the description of Letter to John Weiss, 1873-1876. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 41416811

American author and actor.

From the description of Autograph, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367395909

Lawrence Barrett was one of the most popular American actors of his day. He excelled at Shakespearean drama, distinguishing himself as Cassius in Julius Caesar, often opposite Edwin Booth. He also wrote and lectured on Shakespeare and acting.

From the description of Lawrence Barrett letters, 1890, n.d. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50209285

Barrett was an American actor noted for his Shakespearean interpretations.

From the guide to the Lawrence Barrett correspondence, 1863-1891., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Lawrence Barrett, an American actor, born in Patterson, N.J.

From the description of Lawrence Barrett letter : San Francisco, Calif., to Frank : ALS, 1868 May 31. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 50135318

George Armstrong Custer was a famous cavalry officer during the Civil War and the Indian wars of the 1860s and 1870s. Elizabeth Bacon Custer, his wife, was the author of several works about Army life on the plains. After the death of her husband, she dedicated her life to defending his honor.

From the guide to the George A. and Elizabeth B. Custer papers, 1857-1929, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

American tragic actor

From the guide to the Laurence Barrett papers, 1880, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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Birth 1838-04-04

Death 1891-03-20

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