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Placide, Henry. Collection.

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Collection Number: MC089

Seventeen signed working scripts once the property of Henry Placide. Early Native American comedian noted for his polished acting in Old comedy and for his dialect and broken-English parts; member of the Park Theatre, New York, stock company.

Inclusive Dates

1810-1834.

Subject

Performing Arts

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