RARE Autograph Letter Signed - Actor Director William SEYMOUR - 1900 - Princeton

Description

RARE
Autograph Manuscript Letter
Famous Theater Actor
, Stage Manager, Director
William Seymour
1900
For offer, an ORIGINAL signed autograph manuscript letter.
Vintage, Old, antique, Original -
NOT
a Reproduction - Guaranteed !!
Interesting content. Princeton University holds his important collection. William Seymour was born in New York City on December 19, 1855, the son of two actors, James Seymour (The Irish Comedian) and Lydia Eliza Griffith. He had his first speaking role at the age of seven and in 1865, played Hendrick to Joseph Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle at the Varieties Theatre. After a lengthy career as an actor, director, and stage manager, Seymour died in Plymouth, Massachusetts on October 3, 1933. Please read scan for content. In very good condition. Please see photos for details.
If you collect American history, Americana 19th century autograph manuscript handwriting,
letters, correspondence, entertainment, etc., this is one you will not see again. A nice piece for your paper / ephemera collection.  Perhaps some genealogy research information as well.
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