Issac Austin Henderson

Issac Austin Henderson
Issac Austin Henderson
    Issac Austin Henderson
     Catholic_Encyclopedia (NOTE)Issac Austin Henderson
    Born at Brooklyn, 1850; died in Rome, March, 1909. His family was of Scotch and Irish extraction and had lived for many generations in America. After an early education in private schools and under tutors, he graduated from Williams College with the degrees of Bachelor and Master of Arts, and Doctor of Civil Law. In 1872 he became connected with the New York "Evening Post", which his father owned in partnership with William Cullen Bryant and John Bigelow, became assistant publisher in 1875, and from 1877 was publisher, stockholder, and member of the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Union League, University, and Mendelssohn Glee Clubs, all of New York. Selling his interest in the New York "Evening Post" in 1881, he went to Europe and lived in London and Rome. In 1886 Mr. Henderson published his first novel, "The Prelate", while still a Protestant (Protestantism), and followed it two years later with "Agatha Page". The latter, soon (1892) dramatized as "The Silent Battle", was produced by Sir Charles Wyndham at the Criterion Theatre, London, another dramatic version, entitled "Agatha", being produced the same year at the Boston Museum. His second drama, "The Mummy and the Humming Bird", was presented at Wyndham's Theatre, 1901, the principal male part being again taken by Wyndham. In 1902 it was played at the Empire Theatre, New York. In 1896 he became a Catholic, adopting the name of Austin at his Confirmation. In 1903 he was appointed private chamberlain to Pope Pius X. In early life he had been a prime promoter of "The New York Evening Post's Fresh Air Fund for Children"; as an ardent Catholic, his chief work was among the poor lads of the Trastevere quarter in Rome, to whom he gave a playground and a well-equipped rainy-day playroom, having kept up always his keen interest in manly sports. Mr. Henderson was a man of varied literary ability, and of versatile talents; he was a keen theologian, had an exquisite sense of humour, was a musician, and gifted with a fine tenor voice.
    JULIA G. ROBINS.
    Transcribed by Douglas J. Potter Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume VIII. — New York: Robert Appleton Company. . 1910.


Catholic encyclopedia.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Henderson, Issac Austin — • Theologian, musician, singer, and writer (1850 1909) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Cambridge, Massachusetts — Location of Cambridge in Massachusetts This is a list of sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of… …   Wikipedia

  • List of current NFL team rosters — The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL) team rosters: Roster status key Notation Corresponding roster designation IR Reserve/Injured Waived/Injured Waived/Injured Injured Practice Squad/Injured Active/PUP… …   Wikipedia

  • David Grey — Not to be confused with David Gray. David Grey David Grey in the 2005 World Series of Poker Nickname(s) Vegas Stud Hometown Henderson, Nevada …   Wikipedia

  • Mike Matusow — at the 2008 World Series of Poker Nickname(s) The Mouth Hometown Las Vegas, Nevada Born Apr …   Wikipedia

  • David Benyamine — at the 2008 World Series of Poker. Nickname(s) Napoleon, Degenyamine Hometown Paris, France Born …   Wikipedia

  • David Stucke — Stucke at the 2007 World Series of Poker Hometown Erie, Pennsylvania World Series of Poker Bracelet(s) …   Wikipedia

  • Cascade High School (Everett, Washington) — Cascade High School is a secondary school located in Everett, Washington, United States which caters to grades 9 12 and has an annual enrollment of approximately 1,933 students. Students attending Cascade High School live primarily within the… …   Wikipedia

  • Johnny Chan — This article is about the poker player. For the actor, see Johnny Chan (actor). Johnny Chan Johnny Chan at the 2006 World Series of Poker Nickname(s) Orient(al) Express Hometown …   Wikipedia

  • Chip Reese — at the 2005 World Series of Poker Nickname(s) Chip Hometown Las Vegas, Nevada Born March 28, 1951 …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”