Springfield Tour

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Regarding the Booths from Maine: There is a town in Maine named Boothbay; wonder if any connection?

There was a wonderful Booth/theater collector who lived in Boothbay by the name of Franklin Lenthall. When he had to give up his collection, he was hoping that it could be sold in its entirety to one purchaser. That didn't happen, and things went up for auction. Members of the Surratt Society were able to acquire some of the items, and they were displayed years ago in an exhibit that we did on the history of the Booths. One of the items was a purple theatrical robe worn by Edwin.