Lawrence Barrett

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Lawrence Barrett
Lawrence Barrett had already been a part of the acting scene but was still a struggling actor before performing at Cleveland's Academy of Music. During the Civil War, Barrett took a break from the stage to fight as a captain in the 28th Massachusetts. After actually fighting on the battlefield, he went on to fight in character as a Shakespearean actor.

Image Courtesy of Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.
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