Box 1
Contains 71 Results:
[Barrymore], Helene. A.L.S. to Molly (Mary Shaw); New York, 30 October 1889
Had a dreadful week but is happy again in her little home and with her kind husband. Is possibly referring to her father's death. 6 p. (with calling card and env.)
Herne, James A. A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; Dorchester, MA, 14 May [1890]
Congratulation her for her acting in "Hearts of Oak(?)." 1 p. (with env.)
Riddle, George. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; Cambridge, MA, 7 June 1891
Shaw shows what a true artist she is when she is able to rise above the mediocrity of the play: "A Night's Frolic" to the great on "A Drop of Poison." 1 1/2 p. (with env.)
Limburg, A.E.(?) A.N.S. to Mary Shaw; [Boston], 8 June [1891]
Wants to hear from her. 1 p. (with env.)
Elaine (?) A.S. to Aunt Helen, Christmas, 1893
10x14 cm. card with stitching.
Levy, Harvey. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; [New York], 18 February 1895
Claiming a letter that Miss Shaw promised to write about a Chopin composition. 1 p. (with env.)
[Brissac], Jack de. A.L.S. to "My dearest" (Mary Shaw); San Francisco, CA, 7 March 1895
How far they are from each other. Gives her his schedule. Refused engagement for May. The star of the show goes on about how she saved Willard's business here. The press said "a fine leading man but a weak play"!! Busy with the Romeo clothes. Advises Mary to take things with equanimity. 4 p.
[Brissac], Jack de. A.L.S. (pencil) to "My dearest" (Mary Shaw); San Francisco, CA, 12 March 1895
Re: health; Mary's theater engagements; his own troubles with Massen and the star of the show. "Romeo and Juliet" will be in Chicago. Gives the income for the theater. 8 p. (with env.)
Meltzer. C.H. A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; New York, 15 May 1895
Condolence letter for the death of Mary's sister. 1 1/4 p.
Joseph(?) A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; New York, 21 May 1895
Delighted to have seen her playing in "Puddin Head Wilson." She is a queen and Mr. Mayo a natural actor. He is playing in "Classic now." 1 p. (with env.)
Allen, James T. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; West Newton, MA, 24 May 1895
School bill. Report on her son Arthur's conduct and accomplishment. 5 p.
Allen, James T. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; West Newton, MA, 9 August 1895
Re: bills and Arthur's improvement last year. 2 p.
Baker, George D. A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; New York City, 22 September 1895
Letter of gratitude and compliment on her role as Margaret Deane. 3 p. (with env.)
Allen, James T. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; West Newton, MA, 19 December 1895
Sending Arthur's report. 1 1/2 p.
Meir, David. A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; Morristown, NJ, 2 March 1896
Thanking her for the autographed picture and congratulating her on role as Ophelia. 2 p. (with env.)
Meltzer, C.H. A.L.S. to Mary Shaw; New York, 18 November 1897
"After the Battle," a great success. He tells why and names the critics. 1 p.
Fisher, Adrienne. A.L.S. to Miss Shaw; [London, 1899?]
After a mishap with one of the horses it became too late to see her. Hopes to see her at night with Miss Crosby. 2 p.
Wood, George M. T.L.S. to Miss Shaw; New York, 4 June 1899
Asks for directions to Sconset so he can go to see her. 1 p. (with env.)
Shaw, Arthur. A.L.S. to "My dear Mother" (Mary Shaw); Boston, [25 June 1899]
Giving details of festivities for the commencement. He acted in "The Private Secretary." Is homesick. 7 p.
Goodwin, N.L. A.N.S. to Miss Shaw; [London], 30 June 1899
Sending tickets for Duke of York's Theatre. 1 p. (with env.)
