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J. C. Williamson, c. 1890. James Cassius Williamson (26 August 1845 – 6 July 1913) was an American actor and later Australia's foremost impresario, founding the J. C. Williamson's theatrical and production company. Born in Pennsylvania, Williamson moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His father died when he was eleven years old.
J. C. Williamson's, formerly Williamson, Garner, & Musgrove and Williamson and Musgrove, was an Australian theatrical management company and theatre owner.
The papers of Charles Tait include an important source on the history of J.C. Williamson, a compilation by Tait entitled ‘Actors, plays, musicians and concerts, 1885-1932’. There are also letters, a J.C. Williamson letterbook (1899-1900), legal agreements, and a typescript on grand opera in Australia. MS 3743
May 24, 2015 · Margaret Marshall, a curator at The Arts Centre, Melbourne, gives us a brief overview of J. C. Williamson and the significant theatre company he founded.Lear...
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Biography. Actor and theatrical manager. James Cassius Williamson was the third child of James Hezlep Williamson, physician, and his wife, Salina (nee Campbell). They were a family of Scots-Irish Presbyterian descent.
Quick Reference. (1844–1913) American actor-manager who joined Lester Wallack's New York company in 1863, remaining until 1871. Williamson then moved to San Francisco, where he produced Struck Oil as a vehicle for ...
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Oct 17, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of J.C. Williamson, a pioneer of Australian theatre and entertainment. Explore his collection of programs, posters and souvenirs from various genres and eras.
