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J. Willis Sayre
American theatre critic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Willis Sayre (December 31, 1877 – January 11, 1963) was an American theatre critic, journalist, arts promoter, and historian. A longtime resident of Seattle, Washington, Sayre was an influential figure in writing and conserving the history of theatre in the city.
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Sayre in 1911