Name/Title
Albert Marshman Palmer, 1840-1905, "Eminent Theatre Manager: A Brief HistoryEntry/Object ID
2017.029Scope and Content
Thesis/Research paper by Charlotte Thorndike North, on Albert Marshman Palmer, 1840-1905, "Eminent Theatre Manager: A Brief History" (written c. 1973?)
Albert Marshman Palmer was the son of Albert Gallatin Palmer, a Baptist Minister in Stonington, and was a reknowned theatrical producer and theater manager in NYC. He originated the idea of the Actor's Fund of America, was a founding member of The Player's Club.
Includes family history, copies of playbills from A.M. Palmer's theaters, copies of family photographs, etc...