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Notes are mostly of a personal nature. Y.d.1759 (9) is a file compiled by William Jefferson Winter on the libel of William Winter by actor Nat Goodwin in 1915; includes an autograph letter signed from John Ernest Warren to William Jefferson Winter dated March 25, 1915.

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For a projected biography on William Winter. (16) includes annotations in William Winter's hand; (17) is a typescript copy made by Robert Young in January 1955. Young's annotation indicates original had been destroyed because of rotting paper.

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Y.d.1759 (24) is a printed program for a performance of Rip Van Winkle with Joseph Jefferson and his comedy company at the New National Theatre, Washington, D.C., 1901.

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Includes photocopies of poems, book inscriptions, readings, corrected proofs, obituaries, essays and other items. Arranged in chronological order; includes a number of undated items.

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Includes typescript and manuscript letters concerning Young's research for his biography on William Winter. Arranged in chronological order. Some of the outgoing correspondence appears to be Robert Young's own file copies.

Scope and Contents Consists of mostly miscellaneous and fragmentary articles and clippings, manuscript and typescript notes and photocopies. Includes material relating to Richard Mansfield (Y.d.1760 (114-127)); notes and excerpts of correspondence concerning a National Arts Club of New York City dinner for William Winter in 1909 (Y.d.1760 (128) and (165)); Winter's employment and resignation from the New York Tribune (Y.d.1760...

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Consists of clippings and photocopies from books and newspapers, likely collected and compiled by Robert Young. Some items contain Young's annotations.

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Sterling silver mounted desk clock and thermometer given to William Winter by Augustin Daly. Item discarded after arrival at the Folger and replaced by a studio photograph.