Autograph memoir of Clifton W. Tayleure [manuscript], between 1865 and 1868.

Autograph memoir of Clifton W. Tayleure [manuscript], between 1865 and 1868.

20 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm

Tayleure's account of his life, beginning with his birth in South Carolina and including details of his theatrical career; the end of the memoir refers to his current position as Business director of the Olympic. Tayleure consistently referred to as "Mr. T." throughout. On verso of last leaf, a note in the hand of Jefferson Winter: "see my father's poem of 'The victor," which commemorates Tayleure, who died, - alone & after much trial & suffering, - April 12, 1891."

Possible date range based on the years Tayleure was manager of the Olympic Theatre.

Y.d.969

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