Morse, Sidney H.. Autograph letter signed from Sidney H. Morse, Chicago, to Miss Porter

Folger bibliographic ID: 236046
Folger call number: Y.c.1765
Folger holdings ID: 289858
Accession Number: 265010

Discusses the popularity of Shakespeare productions in America: "So to Shakespeare's being inadequate for America - it is America that is inadequate, as yet ... Here in Chicago, when well played, no plays draw so large and intelligent an audience." Signed S.H. Morse and addressed from 374 East Division St., Chicago. Letter is addressed to Miss Porter; recipient is possibly Charlotte Endymion Porter

General notes

Watermark: "Cobweb Fibre" surrounding a cobweb Also available as a digital reproduction

Exhibited

Chicago, IL. Newberry Library, Sept. 23 -Dec. 31, 2016. Creating Shakespeare. Opening: single sheet, 1 recto, and 1 open sheet, 3v-4r

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Sidney H. Morse, Chicago, to Miss Porter 1890 August 16

Theater Morse, Sidney H Porter, Charlotte Endymion, 1859-1942 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

correspondent: Morse, Sidney H.
subject: Morse, Sidney H
subject: Porter, Charlotte Endymion, 1859-1942
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
correspondent: Porter, Charlotte Endymion, 1859-1942