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A group of federal and state conservation officials stand for a group photograph.Left to right: Dr. Edward Schneberger, Superintendent Fish Management Service, Wisconsin Department of Conservation, Madison, Wisconsin; William E. Gaylord, U.S. Fish…

An exterior view shows a small building attached to the side of Edwards Place in Springfield.

Edwin A. Doolittle of Greene County sits for a portrait. Doolittle was a Republican Representative of the 37th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Edwin Booth Grossman thanks Franklyn Lenthal for his interest in his (Grossman's) grandfather and family. Lenthal gives lectures on Edwin Booth and is a collector of Booth mementos.

Edwin Booth Grossman writes Franklyn Lenthall that he is happy to hear from him but is unable to grant Lenthall's request for family photographs. Grossman states, however, that he will be attending Lenthall's lecture on April 9.

Edwin Booth writes a fine letter concerning theatrical news to E.C. Benedict including his engagement at the Lyceum, roles of Othello and Iago, his contact with Henry Irving, and Irving's plans to tour in America.

Edwin Booth writes to E.C. Steadman to rearrange an appointment adding, "I shall be overjoyed to see you in my smokery."

Edwin Booth forwards tickets to E.C. Steadman for a performance and notes that he "had a pleasant time at Hutton's last night."

Edwin Booth replies to Edward Pierrepont regarding an invitation to visit Oxford. There is a photograph of Pierrepont in the Taper Collection.

Edwin Booth writes to Emma Cushman regarding the death of Booth's first wife, Mary Devlin, and his resignation to the loss. He forwards a photo, "the last picture taken of Mary."

Edwin Booth reports to Emma Cushman on his daughter Edwina's illness.

Edwin Booth writes a friendly letter to Epes Sargent expressing an inner melancholy, "I must be a little dead inside."

Edwin Booth reflects upon his acting career in a letter to Epes Sargent.

Edwin Booth sends a gracious acknowledgement of recognition to Francis Lobdell.

Edwin Booth informs George Karnes that the company is complete.

Edwin Booth writes H.W. Bryant acknowledging his receipt of two portraits from Bryant.