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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05493.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to Mormonism in Utah |
| Title | J. Williams to John T. Caine regarding management of the Salt Lake Theatre |
| Date | 10 May 1870 |
| Author | Williams, J. (fl. 1870) |
| Recipient | Caine, John T. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal legislation) to Brigham Young, who wishes that Caine stay in the capital. Williams is sending what money he is able. Discusses Leo Hudson playing at the theatre while sick, and their difficulties in their business interactions with her. Mentions that "the Japs were nice people" when they played at the theatre. Williams and Clawson spoke with Brigham Young about George Francis Train giving lectures. Discusses other difficulties in business. |
| Subjects | Mormon Westward Expansion Religion Frontiers and Exploration Immigration and Migration Asia Art, Music, Theater, and Film Landlord and Tenant Washington, D.C. Health and Medical Women's History Law |
| People | Williams, J. (fl. 1870) Caine, John T. (1829-1911) Young, Brigham (1801-1877) Clawson, Hiram (1826-1912) |
| Place written | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Theme | Religion; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |