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A Poor Relation
Sol Smith Russell was a leading actor known for his comic roles. His performance in A Poor Relation was one of many times he visited Buffalo. The Academy of Music, Buffalo's "Thespian Temple" from 1868 to 1895 was a successful venue that hosted…
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Twelfth night
Helena Modjeska was an acclaimed Polish-born actress known for her Shakespearean roles. Leading man Maurice Barrymore was the patriarch of the Barrymore acting family, father of John, Lionel and Ethel, and great-grandfather of actress Drew.
Position: 247 (61 views)
Arcadia
The child actress known as "Corinne" and her mother, Jennie Kimball, starred in this production. H.R. Jacobs of Albany managed theaters in Buffalo and several American cities.
Position: 259 (59 views)
The Symphony Orchestra of New York
One of several visits to Buffalo by famed conductor Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra.
Position: 192 (72 views)
The Little Minister
Maude Adams was one of the most popular and successful actresses of early 20th century theater. She starred in plays by J.M. Barrie, including Peter Pan and The Little Minister.Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant…
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Macbeth
Helena Modjeska was an acclaimed Polish-born actress known for her Shakespearean roles.
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant theatre venue from 1888 to 1919.
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant theatre venue from 1888 to 1919.
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Meg's Diversion
Buffalo philanthropist Maria Love and her sister Elizabeth ("Libbie") occasionally starred in amateur theatre productions. Mrs. R. R. Cornell is May Fielding, a Buffalo actress who went on to have a successful Broadway career.
Position: 199 (71 views)
Zweites Concert der Saison 1897-98
The Buffalo Orpheus, a German singing society, was established in 1869 by former members of the Buffalo Liedertafel chorus.German musician John Lund came to Buffalo in 1887 and became an integral part of the musical community. He conducted several…
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Erie County Poor House Ledgers, Volume 9. Hospital Register of the Erie County Alms House, October 1, 1854 – Oct
1867
Name, age, nativity, habits (temperate, intemperate), occupation, disease, time under treatment in days, stage of disease when admitted, date discharged, date cured, date died, remarks (notes on condition, cause of death, sent to Sisters of Charity…
Position: 61 (147 views)
New Topographical Atlas of Erie Co., New York, from actual surveys especially for this atlas
Erie County in 1866. Each map shows individual buildings and names of land owners. 39 cm. An index has been created for this atlas at this link.
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