Francis Wilson letters to Otto Fleischner, 1889-1909.

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Creator

Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935.

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• .21 lf (1 box)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

The collection contains Wilson's letters, 1889-1905, to his friend Otto Fleischner (1852-1939), assistant librarian of the Boston Public Library. The letters are primarily concerned with personal matters, Francis Wilson's career as an actor, Wilson's interest in Joseph Jefferson, and the family hobby of collecting book-plates and monograms. The letters were written in New Rochelle, New York, at Wilson's home, "The Orchard" and while Wilsonwas on road tours. Included as well, are thank you notes from Wilson's children to Otto Fleischner for gifts.

Biographical/Historical Note

Francis Wilson (1854-1935), actor and author, was a memberof the legitimate comedy group at the Chestnut Street Theatre, 1887-1888, in Philadelphia, and became involved in comic opera as the leading actor of McCaull Opera Company, 1885-1889. He subsequently organized his own company, was president of the Actor's Theatre, and wrote several biographies, e.g., John Wilkes Booth and Joseph Jefferson, and drama, e.g., "The Magic Ring."

Controlled Access Terms

• Fleischner, Otto, 1852-1939.
• Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935.
• Actors.
• Collectors and collecting.
• Theater -- United States.