This volume of San Francisco Theatre Research sheds light on the lives and careers of three remarkable women who made their mark on the American stage in the mid-19th century. With rare photographs, historic documents, and insightful essays by leading scholars, this volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater and women's roles in society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.